Too many extracurriculars?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi there,
Currently I'm a freshman in high school (9th grade) and I'm getting a taste of what high school life is like. I've always liked being busy, taking a lot of extracurriculars, but this year's been a challenge trying to keep up with more schoolwork than I expected. </p>

<p>My parents keep telling me to cut down on my activities, but I'm not sure yet. So far I take dance, piano, I'm on the Debate team at school, Red Cross Club, and HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), and I take all Honors/AP classes. Doesn't sound TOO hard...but its been rough. Is it worth trying to keep up with the activities I have so far, or should I quit some to get more time to study?</p>

<p>Please do give your suggestions, they're really appriciated. Thanks!</p>

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<p>skip a few meetings when necessary, you don't have to quit</p>

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<p>If you're aiming for the very selective schools, the most important factor will be your academic performance. period.</p>

<p>If you're suffering in coursework, then you need to demonstrate prioritization skills and drop some ECs. A string of Bs at the end of this semester will be VERY noticeable versus the 6-7 lines of EC activities as a freshman.</p>