Need some suggestions

Applying to College
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<p>Also posted in What are my Chances? board.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.73uw (Most rigorous possible schedule)
Rank: First Decile (All school provides)
ACT: 35</p>

<p>EC (weakest part):
Varsity/Club Swimming Year Round
Model UN (Exec Board)
NHS
Volunteering:
-Work with recreation swim team
-Hospital
-Tutor in school's chem department
-Tutor middle school kids
-Charity events
Worked as a lifeguard</p>

<p>Schools:
Duke
JHU
Northwestern
WUSTL
Brown
Penn
Amherst</p>

<p>I have matches and safeties...these are my reach schools. I realize my EC are extremely weak for these schools. I'm just not sure if I can improve them by January. I'm open to suggestions. What can I do to better my chances?</p>

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<p>Bump......</p>

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<p>Bump........</p>

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<p>Try to lead a major service project of some sort through one of your clubs/organizations.</p>

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<p>you have an excellent ACT score. But you are weak in the area of ECs, like weasel said you should try to take on more leadership.</p>