It's sophomore year..and I'm incredibly worried ..ROP

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<p>Hi everybody..this is also my first post on CC. I need advice/help if you want to contribute to my situation..
I'm currently a 10th grader and I believe in saying I honestly know that I'm way more different and unique than most kids my age, but I'm not nescessarily above them (academically or financially); however, I want to know your opinions regarding my situation. BTW for reference, my dream schools are Harvard, UC Berkeley, or Syracuse.</p>

<p>Freshmen year, I took part in my school's ASB (bad bad BAD choice on my part) - the ASB at our school requires each participant dedicate at least 10 hours every week doing school activities. I slacked off on my work since I was so busy setting up for rallies, painting posters, etc..basically, stupid stuff that never ended up teaching me anything. I rounded of the year with a solid 3.0 GPA, and I retook 2nd semester algebra (I got a D+ but when I retook it, I got a B).
It was probably the most emotionally difficult year for me as well, but enough about that.</p>

<p>Sophomore year
- I have a strong GPA this year - As in every class except my AP Euro class (B) and my Latin 3-4 class (C+)..and PE (F - I had a foot injury that put me out for the first 2 months but I've been doing all the extra credit I can- I genuinely believe the grade will go up).
I'm getting my high school's auditorium renamed after our most famous alumni (world renowned actor) and I hope to be Editor In Chief of our school's newspaper next year.
I've also been approached and am writing an 800 word feature article in a local magazine (the Dali Lama has also contributed to this magazine) and I'm working towards opening up a Model UN club at my school. I also volunteer 4 hours a week at the local Library (also volunteer at any good event every here and then).
I'm in our school's JSA <em>Junior State of America</em> club, and I want to join our Roots and Shoots club as well.
I've also signed up for local community college classes this incoming winter session.</p>

<p>Here's my thing - after we returned from the local college fair last month, I immediately threw up. I really cannot stomach how much pressure I sometimes feel, and I'd be devastated my senior year if I weren't happy. Most 07's seniors went to do the community college thing, and only a handful went to UC's straight. I just don't want to doubt what I'm doing anymore. I could have easily stayed in ASB this year (like a bunch of kids I know), joined a bunch of clubs I didn't care about just so I could write about it on my brag sheet (just like the kids staying in ASB, etc) but I'm honestly dedicated to what I do. I just hope I'm doing as much and as well as I can. I don't want to end up being denied to all those schools and go to a community college or tranferring with the same students who put no effort to going to college like I did. Thank you for reading this, and thank you in advance for the advice.</p>

<p>PS- the PSAT kicked my butt, lol.</p>

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<p>Shakeyshake, there's an entire universe of exciting, fulfilling, and challenging colleges and universities between Harvard, Berkeley, and your local community college. It's a shame that you're so anxious about your dream schools that you'd become physically ill when contemplating the possibility that you may not be at one of them in three years. I'd recommend that you check out some of the other options which will be available to you. Every year there are students who are accepted to one of your dream schools and decide not to go there, but to go somewhere else instead. Check out those other schools, and realize that you may end up at one of your dream schools, or you may end up somewhere else, but wherever you go to college you will be in a position to have the experience of a lifetime - and then relax, and enjoy your young life!</p>

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<p>it's way too early for you to be so serious about college. you're only a sophomore. relax. if you stay with this ASB (whatever the hell that is), it's not the end of the world. although it might not be harvard, you'll get into a good college. u sound like an intelligent person, but you've got to realize there are thousands of colleges between harvard and your local community college that would be great fits for you. don't think that you'll end up at one or the other because odds are you won't. i made a "college list" my sophomore year of 10 schools and only 2 of them are still on there. these next two years will change you almost completely. enjoy sophomore year while you can (i wish i could go back)</p>

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<p>hey, you are doing pretty good..and you seem like you had a rough year..Just for you to be on this website must mean something lol...Harvard is really hard to get into but I think you still have a chance if you step it up for your junior year which is also your most important. I know how it feels trust me..Harvard is also a goal for me lol...There's are loads of colleges out there..don't feel like those three are the only ones..and your ASB should pay off eventually.. oh and by the way starting Model UN at your school sounds like a terrific idea...Good Luck!</p>

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<p>Have you even visited any universities yet?</p>

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<p>i've toured a few of the uc's around my area</p>