Sophomore with little EC's

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I'm a sophomore in my last quarter of the year. My grades are pretty high (3.82 GPA, weighted at 4.0), however that's the only thing I have to go on. (I'm in the honors classes)</p>

<p>I have a Student of the Month Award (But to be frank, my school gives out 30 a month, 1 for each class. I so happened to get my award in AP World History).</p>

<p>I'm a member of the French Club at my school, I want to run for president next year, however I have no "position of power" as of right now, and obviously my win is a chance, not a definite.</p>

<p>I'm starting to volunteer around the community, gotta talk to the staff at the YMCA (Will do this on Tuesday, when they're in office).</p>

<p>But other than that, I have nothing under my belt. Am I screwed for college? I'm not shooting at the Ivies, but merely moderately respectable universities (For instance UW and BU).</p>

<p>Also, any tips on what I should spend my last 2 years of high school getting involved in, that would look good on my app?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance,
Alexander M.</p>

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<p>I think you’re fine. The number of schools where ECs really matter is very low.</p>

<p>With that said, it never hurts to find an interest and pursue it. That might improve your life anyway.</p>

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<p>i feel ya but it’s hard to volunteer when you can’t drive and both of your parents work high-stress jobs </p>

<p>why not try student council or national honor society?</p>

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<p>Alex, which colleges are you aiming for? And remember, the Depth of your EC’s, not the quantity of the EC’s, matters to colleges (And for your well-being.)</p>

<p>feel free to message me or something-I will be very willinh to help you pave your road to your future.</p>

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<p>^oops.</p>

<p>major blooper on my part. :o</p>

<p>but, yea. just do what you are currently doing-keep your grades up, be passionate about your EC’s, and do well in your SAT’s. . .</p>