I know I posted one of these but I transferred schools so my courses and everything changed. I had no extracurriculars freshmen year but would still like to get into a top tier college. I currently take:
English 3
Algebra 2
Global 3
physical education
Chemistry
Pre Calc
Spanish 3
This year my extra curricular so far is: take classes at American museum of Natural History twice a week.
In an “advanced research institute” where we basically get paired up with mentors to see what it’s like in a real lab.
I have an interview at Mount Sinai to become a volunteer.
I’m thinking about joining my schools robotics club which won 2nd place in the FIRST robotics competition…
My average is about 95%.
The only advanced class my school had was AP world history but I couldn’t take it…
Is this enough? What else should I do? Is self-studying APs worth it? Should I just study the SAT to try and take it this year? Thanks for the help guys
ECs: Your ECs look like you are going for “top” ECs… its okay just to do stuff you like as well.
APs: Self studying APs is usually not a good idea…you should be concentrating on your HS classes, SAT/ACT, and ECs.
Why couldn’t you take AP WH? Scheduling? Not recommended for it?
If you think you are capable of more advanced work, does your HS provide a Dual Enrollment program at your local Community College? (ask your guidance counselor).
If not, know that colleges evaluate you in the context of your school. You can’t take courses that are not offered.
I was not able to take AP WH because I took too long to apply( I will not be making that mistake This year) and thanks for the advice I’ll be sure to ask about the dual credit and I won’t be self studying any classes
My opinion of leadership is different from post #3 above. You don’t need to become a president of a club (although that is perfectly good to do assuming you have achievements in the role and not just a title). Leadership can be demonstrated in many ways – you can show leadership traits as a volunteer at Mt. Sinai or at the museum. It is more a matter of what you do, not what title you have.