Newcomer requesting advice

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi guys I am a high school Junior and was wondering how my application/resume for college compares to others as well as what I could improve(in what would matter the most).
Right now I've got a
3.76 unweighted GPA
4.0 ish weighted GPA
SAT:1750 (I am well aware this is an ugly blot and I will get it raised)
SAT II's: Not taken yet</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities: Lettering in Wrestling(Captain), Swimteam, has taken Japanese since 6th grade (including college classes), CSF(community service hours), and I'm not quite sure if this would constitute a "hook" but I am planning to study and also work in Japan this summer.</p>

<p>I'm a pretty good writer, and think I could get some good/very good recommendations from counselors and teachers.</p>

<p>If I'm missing anything, please ask. Anyways, thanks for reading my post.</p>

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<p>Oh and I forgot to mention I'm in the top 10 percent of the class if that helps at all.</p>

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<p>If your caucasion you knowledge of Japanese is a hook. Just make sure you write an essay about it. If your Japanese it means almost nothing.</p>

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<p>Well I am half-Japanese, so I guess it "means nothing". But I also take Spanish, and am taking AP level next year. So since I'm not "hispanic" does being able to speak Spanish help?</p>

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<p>No, lots of americans speak spanish. It's nothing special.</p>

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<p>Ok well what can I do to enhance my application then? if possible</p>

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<p>Rasing your SAT score would be a good start.</p>

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<p>Thanks. I figured that'd be the first priority. Any other suggestions?</p>