<p>Aside from maintaining high grades and getting high test scores, I’d say find a few activities you love, and just stick with them. Don’t spread yourself too thin.
A) High school will be a lot more fun if you’re doing things for the love of the activity, rather than as simply something to list on your resume. You’re also less likely to burn out.
B) You’ll be able to write better essays on something you truly enjoy.</p>
<p>Based on what you’ve written above, sounds like you’re on the right track. </p>
<p>As an aside…how’d you start working with the head of the necropsy division? It sounds interesting.</p>