<p>I am currently a freshman in high school, starting college searching early. I have only visited three, and KU (University of Kansas) was my favorite. I just think I can do better than that. My GPA is 4 but that could change throughout highschool. Also the ACT will be taken.
I am in concert band, jazz band, marching band, and many more musical activities. I am also a very active member in the National Forensics League. I go to every single meet that my school offers.</p>
<p>The lack of opportunity that my school offers is holding back my potential. AP classes are rare. The school hates it when they have people who can take them because we have to take them online. </p>
<p>What should I do for the best chance of being in an Ivy League school, or any good school for that matter.</p>
<p>My advice is to honestly leave this site and not come back until you’re a junior at least. Trust me, you’d be doing yourself a favor. I assure you that your college list is going to change beyond recognition by the time you are finally applying. You’re a freshmen right now, there’s a LOT ahead. In general, try to commit to some ECs that you are truly passionate about. Quality>Quantity! Try to be a leader in these ECs. If you can, try to do some internships over your summers or perhaps do some work. Work on your writing skills over the next few years. Get good grades. Do well on the SAT/ SAT IIs… etc etc etc. Ultimately, high school is a journey where colleges want you to find your interests/passions and pursue them with a vibrant, curious spirit. Don’t try and fit some cookie-cutter image of an ivy-league student; this is so painfully contrived and anyone on a college’s adcom will be able to tell immediately. My best advice, as corny as it may sound, is to have FUN in high school. Work hard, and explore the world, academically and otherwise. Do this, and all the benefits will come in time. Good luck the next four years.</p>