What should I do to get into Cooper Union?

<p>Hi everyone, </p>

<p>With freshman year (of high school) winding down, I would like to know what I should do to increase my chances to get into Cooper Union.</p>

<p>I am guessing I have a 4.0, but because in my school they give out number averages, I used a conversion chart. Weighted it is a 102.78, unweighted 97.42. I took the PSAT in October, and got a 1430, which I didn't expect much considering I am in 9th grade. </p>

<p>I know I obviously have to get my grade up on the SAT which I take in 2 years, but how high does it need to be and what else should I be doing to get myself into Cooper. </p>

<p>On the side of school, I volunteer at an animal rescue which I have been since 6 grade religiously. </p>

<p>In school, I am part of the student organization/student government. </p>

<p>I am in the "institute" program at my school which requires me to take crazy courses and have a ridiculous schedule, but maybe it will all pay off as Cooper wants you to challenge yourself in high school. </p>

<p>Next year, I will attempt to get into Cooper's summer outreach program for engineering, so I can further develop knowledge on the topic. </p>

<p>I am taking architecture as an elective as of next year and peer mediation.</p>

<p>I want to pursue engineering at Cooper.</p>