<p>I'm a sophomore in high school (yeah, kind of early, but I need a game plan for the next two years). What other credentials do I need to have a decent shot at UChicago EA?</p>
<p>SAT I: Not yet taken, but aiming for 2300 or higher
PSAT: 230 this year
GPA unweighted: 4.0
Class rank: 30/639, although this will be much higher at the end of this semester
EC: Piano for 9 years, science bowl, writers' club, Chinese club. Next year I'll be in French Club and NEHS. I also write for a true crime website (PYSIH).
Awards: 1st place in biotech competition
3rd at Houston Science Fair (largest regional fair in US)
Pending: Medals at Scholastic Writing and Writing Conference
Pending: 3 piano competitions, one of which could take me to state
AP exams: Not yet taken (AP World and European History in May)
Volunteer: Local library last summer, waiting for an interview with the hospital, would like to help with the St. Bernard's Project over Spring Break, summer camp counselor this summer
Internships: One in Beijing for an IT company this summer and a medical-related one next summer
Summer programs: Writing camp this or next summer, summer school for APUSH and AP Govt/Eco</p>
<p>In addition, I'm an aspiring author currently fleshing out an idea for a novel about the Vietnam War. I'm taking as many challenging AP courses as I can possibly cram into my schedule. Yeah, now that I look at it my credentials seem pretty weak...I need to make them a lot better in the next two years. Do any of you have suggestions? All are welcome :) Does UChi put a lot of emphasis on leadership?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>