What could I do to improve my chances/can I get in to Yale?

[xcassieohfive]

<p>I'm only a sophomore...but here's my credentials so far...What else could I do to improve my chances? Do you guys think I've got a good chance at the moment?</p>

<p>I attend a prestigious college-preparatory all-girls academy (- they accept students based on scores on a high school placement exam)
I was admitted with distinction (top 7%)</p>

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<p>I received scholarships to the other private schools in the area, though both accept everyone that applies. 4.00 unweighted GPA. PSAT Critical reading: 600, Math: 590, Writing: 610 My PLAN (practice ACT) score was a 25. I'm took honors sciences and maths. I took Latin 1, 2, 3, 4, and AP Latin 5. along with this I scored a MagnaCum Laude Award on the National Latin Exam & was inducted into the Latin Honor Society (= holding an A in latin all semesters taken) National Honor Society Member Played basketball last year, and played softball both years of HS and plan on continuing it. I'm rowing next year, but I don't know if I'll do it senior year also. held leadership positions in community service and sports. I'm taking an AP Science next year, along with beginner French and another honors math class; Senior year I hope to be taking a few more AP's, along with doubling up on science and math</p>

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<p>I can't think of any other criteria at the moment, but if there's anything else that would go into it I would love to add extra details! I'm just looking to see if I have a good chance of getting in, or should I not get my hopes up? Is there anything I should really be doing to help/increase my chances? Thanks in advance!</p>

<p>Clubs:
Classics Club (I'm Historian) 2 years
EARTH Club 2 years
SUATTeam (technology team, only some are accepted) 1 year
World Affairs Club 1 year</p>

<p>I also was on the Mock Trial team this year, though we didn't win anything.</p>

<p>I don't have any awards or such for community service, but I run clothing drives for my parish and volunteer at a nursing home. Do colleges consider that enough, or do they want more than that?</p>

<p>I was also accepted into an Honors Seminar class at my school. It's purpose is to increase PSAT + ACT scores & essay writing. They accept about 1/5 of my class.</p>

[imagodei]

<p>Work on getting high test scores. Those are very important for admissions.
Take challenging courses.
Find and do things you are passionate about.</p>

[silverturtle]

<p>You need to increase your standardized test scores. Independent study (not preparatory classes) is most effective.</p>

[JoshuaL]

<p>Aside from achieving high standardized test scores as the other responders said, you should find your niche and do something unique; in your personal essay when you apply to Yale, write about something you are passionate about.</p>

<p>Community service will also be a huge asset to you when you apply - they absolutely love community service and volunteer programs!</p>