<p>I'm in 9th grade right now and I just wanted to see if I'm on the right track to get into a good school. Can you guys just tell me if I'm on the right track based on what I'm doing. I go to a really good private school and got 5 A's and like 2 B's last semester, two of those A's being honors classes (in the only subject which theyre offered). I play trombone (all-state), trumpet, and piano (also compete in festivals, theory and solo). I play lacrosse and our school is ranked #2 in Delaware and am starting on JV right now. I also play at the elite travel level. I've been raising money for MS since I was in 5th grade and look to put in more hours next year. I am taking spanish now and I'm starting using Rosetta Stone to learn Chinese since my school doesnt offer it. I was just wondering if I am looking good in the long run and what else I should start doing to look good on my college applications.</p>
<p>How about relax and enjoy life?</p>
<p>It definitely sounds like you’re on the right track! Chendrix is right though, and it might end up being difficult keeping up with all three of those extracurriculars as your studies pick up in difficulty. Delaware lacrosse all day! In my opinion though tower hill is third in the state. I think Cape’s going to win it all this year, but good luck!</p>
<p>if you are ninth grade now you care HS class of '13 and college class of '17. do those dates seem far off to you? they certainly seem far off to me. you don’t need to plan that far ahead. do things that really interest you and make you happy. it’s hard to know ahead of time what will make you happy, so leave yourself some leeway for changing your mind and developing new interests. I know personally that I didn’t start my main favorite high school club (in which I’d eventually be an officer) until sophomore year. you’ve got a lot of time left to explore.</p>
<p>yeah… i say just Chillax
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<p>First off, yea I completely agree about relaxing I just wanted to make sure I was on the right track. Second, Tower Hill’s gonna beat sallies this friday even though our best middie is hurt.</p>
<p>GPA. No more B’s.</p>
<p>A’s in regular courses are better than B’s in honors/AP courses. Take the AP test if you think you’re better than regular courses anyway; anyone can sign up. If you score well (4+), you’re in a better position than the kid who got the 4 and a B+ in AP. Weighted GPAs don’t do anything.</p>