<p>I am a 13 year old freshman at a high school in Virginia. I am really worried about getting into colleges when my time comes. I have a 4.27 GPA & I have always been an A & A+ student. So it will remain this way. In addition, I do a lot of volunteering. This includes volunteering at libraries, hospitals, etc. I also take rigorous courses during the years. For example, I am a freshman & I am taking honors Biology (a sophomore class) & Alg. 2 with Trig. (a sophomore/junior class). The only thing I really lack are extracurricular activities. I am no good at sports. What kind of extracurriculars should someone like me do? Any suggestions? Also, what other suggestions can you guys give me to make sure I will get into some college. I am really worried. My parents keep me worried all day & night long; they think what I have is not enough. Part of me agrees, but is it really all that true? Please help!!! </p>
<p>P.S. My goal is to get into UVA, which works out because I have the in-state advantage.</p>
<p>You’re a freshman. Therefore your have plenty of time to prepare yourself for college admissions. I don’t think you should look for extracurricular simply because they’ll look good on your resume. You already have some volunteering hours done so that’s a plus. I think you’re on the right track if you’re aiming for UVA.</p>
<p>Thanks for your help NiteStriker. I am only looking for exracurriculars because it will improve my chances a bit.</p>
<p>If you want some extracurricular stuff, you should check out some summer programs. </p>
<p>This forum has a section for that: [Summer</a> Programs - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/]Summer”>Summer Programs - College Confidential Forums) </p>
<p>Although the deadlines for most of them have passed by now, you’ll at least be aware of them for next year.</p>
<p>I will definitely keep that in mind. This year, I am spending my summer at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, where my uncle is the Chief of Critical care. I am volunteering there during his works hours, all days of the week, for 3 weeks. Then, I am taking this AP Scope class which takes a week. After that, I am taking a online course in Writing Skills. In my spare time, I will be volunteering at my local public library. With all that in mind, am I making a good use of my time this summer?</p>
<p>Yes, I think those are awesome plans. It’s pretty interesting how you’re already prepared for the summer. Sadly I wish I had looked for summer opportunities during my freshman year. I’m currently a junior so I only have one last summer before I apply for college :(</p>
<p>Just don’t forget to at least have some fun ;)</p>
<p>Well, I’m just scared that I’m wasting time when I could be doing a lot more. So I load myself up with things to do. Maybe it’s because my dad is Indian. Oh, I’ll have loads of fun. My boyfriend is volunteering with my at CHM for those 3 weeks. :)</p>