<p>I'm a rising junior, moved to the US this August. </p>
<p>Sophomore Year:
Geometry Honors- 90
English CP- 92
Chemistry Honors- 90
World Cultures Honors- 94
Latin 1- 95
Philosophy- 92 (semester)
Journalism- 90 (semester)
Facing History and Ourselves- 94 (semester)
Creative Writing- 95 (semester)</p>
<p>I joined Philosophy Club and Student Respect Committee this year. I write in my spare time (hoping to make something of that), and might join Model UN next year. I'm also learning to play the piano, self-studying some stuff. I have about 20 hours of library volunteer.</p>
<p>I'm also taking Algebra 2 over the summer. Simultaneously, I'll be on vaction in Asia, if that matters...</p>
<p>Junior Year schedule:
Pre- Calc Honors
English Accelerated
Physics Honors
Engineering
APUSH 1 (APUSH is split into two years at my school)
Latin 2 Accelerated
Choir</p>
<p>I'm trying to change choir to AP Bio but the class is full. :( hopefully someone will drop out.</p>
<p>How do you guys suggest I can better my app over the next two years? What colleges do you think I could look at when I do start applying?</p>
<p>Before you look at any colleges, ask yourself what you want out of college. From there, pick colleges that you think will help you to fulfill your desires.</p>
<p>Small or big school? Liberal or conservative student body? Nice campus, or “I don’t care what it looks like”? What types of dorms? What majors? Do you want a prominent Greek scene? Strong athletics program? Good libraries? Great food? etc. It’s all about you if you haven’t noticed already.</p>
<p>I don’t have a right or even good answer for your “how to improve my app” question. If you are doing all of these activities and taking these courses primarily to be accepted into a top tier school (you hope), then I really can’t help you.</p>
<p>You are your own best friend.</p>
<p>:/ guys, please don’t assume that I’m some robot who’s only purpose in life is to get into Harvard. I know that it’s not just about prestige, and I wouldn’t waste time on something I don’t enjoy.
I just wanted to get an idea on the range of colleges I’m heading towards, and was hoping that you guys had some extra advice on raising my chances.</p>
<p>I think I’m the only guy you’re talking to. 
At the present moment, you’re competitive enough for just about every school in the nation.
There’s no way to “raise” your chances other than to be an interesting person (and having huge chunks of money). </p>
<p>Still, think about why you want to go to college.</p>
<p>it seems like no one wants to answer this question… :/</p>