Ways to Strengthen College Resume?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I'm a junior...and as many of you already know, it's getting to that point where college admissions are a reality. I thought I'd post my stats and see what the CC community suggests for improvements. Thanks!</p>

<p>Academics:
GPA (unweighted): 4.00
GPA (weighted): 4.50
ACT: 32 (35E, 26M, 32R, 33S) (retaking in Dec.)
SAT: 2090 (took it sophomore year, prefer the ACT, only planning to retake if National Merit wants it)
SAT II: Taking Chem, one of the Maths and possibly Lit. at the end of this year
AP: APUSH (5), taking Psych, Stats, English Lang., and Chem (currently have As); planning to take at least four more senior year
Rank: Not entirely sure, best guess is around 10th in a class of about 500 in a very good public school</p>

<p>EC:
Band: top saxophone player in one of the top 10 bands in Ohio (yes there are rankings lol); also part of a steel drum band
Swimming: varsity every year (lettered my first meet freshman year), may make states this year, all-league 2nd team last year, may be a captain next year
Leadership: Secretary of Key Club for 2 years (will be Prez next year w/other officers being seniors), tutor 2x a week before school, anticipating NHS, Student Ambassador (grades 9 and 10)
Other: um I've donated blood before?</p>

<p>Other:
Ethnicity: Caucasian (male)
Family Income: around 100k???
Dream School: Vanderbilt (will need almost a full scholarship)
Major: Chemistry/Biochemistry (med school in future?)
I'm a lover of all learning subjects; I'm really not looking forward to the day where I have to pick one to focus on for the rest of my life.</p>

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<p>I’d say just focus with what you really want to do later on. Your application/resume is pretty typical and well-rounded, which is good, but eventually you’ll want something that really stands out. Also, lots of people change majors early in college, so don’t feel like your future needs to be set in stone.</p>

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<p>Try doing research? That helps. Also, international or nationwide competitions and awards help. Those really help.</p>

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<p>become a minority</p>

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<p>Uncalled for, BattleforLA, people out here are looking for serious advice. OP, you look strong, agree that working on your test scores is a good idea. One thing to consider is to start looking at colleges with an eye toward affordability. You don’t want to be too deeply in debt if you are planning on med school, which adds a mountain of debt of its own. You will want to run the net price calculator at schools you are interested in, and look into some schools that offer good merit scholarships to help keep your costs down.</p>

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<p>Don’t put this on your app.</p>

<p>You need to bring your math score way up.</p>