<p>^^ the guy above is right on, first generation college student is a BIG deal.</p>
<p>you still have a long ways to go since you’re going in 2012, so I would recommend you study really really well and take the ACTs again, I’m sure you’ll do much better as you progress in high school.
The sports ECs are a plus, but have you looked into any sort of language competitions? I know i sound vane by saying this, but winning awards can actually boost your application significantly.</p>
<p>Anyways you’ve got a long ways to go in terms of time, so thats good that you’re getting a head start on the process already. I wish you luck in all your future academic endeavors :). </p>
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