<p>I am currently a Sophomore and would like to know what I should be doing to increase my likelihood of being accepted into an ivy league school, particularly Harvard. Here is a basic list:</p>
<p>Expected major: Applied Mathematics</p>
<p>ACT (As a sophomore): Composite- 33
Math- 36
English- 33
Reading- 32
Science- 30
I hope to raise my ACT score to a 35 by the end of junior year. I did this one as a sophomore with absolutely no prep just to gauge where I am at now.</p>
<p>GPA: 4.0 unweighted
I have taken all the APs and Accelerated classes my school has had to offer. My course load for junior year will be as follows:
AP Calculus BC
AP U.S. History
Accelerated Physics
AP English Language and Comp.
Spanish 4 Acc.
Band</p>
<p>Extracurricular activities:</p>
<p>I play the trombone in "Band" band, pep band, marching band, jazz band, and brass choir. I really enjoy band and plan to continue participating in it in College. I am applying to be the section leader for marching band in my high school next year but a lot of people are most likely going to be trying out so I am not sure if I will make it.</p>
<p>I am a part of a leadership committee in my school's K.E.Y. Club (a volunteer organization). In addition, I created and run a website for my school's K.E.Y. Club. </p>
<p>I am also the election chair in my school's student council. I coordinate the elections, make sure everyone that is running is qualified, and things like that.</p>
<p>I am also in my school's Math Team. I took the AMC-12 this year but did not qualify to move on to the AIME (I believe that is the test after it, but I am not sure).</p>
<p>I expect to become an NHS member next year also. </p>
<p>Also, I heard that some majors are harder to get accepted with than others; what about applied mathematics? I really have a passion and interest for that so I don't plan on changing it, but I would just like to know.</p>