<p>I am currently finishing my freshman year in high school. My class is about 400. My high school graduates students to a wide variety of schools from UVA to Virginia Tech to USC to Longwood. I am so interested in getting into a good college, can you please let me know what I need to do to get into the top schools? I aspire to attend University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, JMU, Naval Academy, or William and Mary. Out of state, I would like anything in the south (LSU, Clemson, USC, NC State, UNC Chapel Hill). I have a 3.9 or 4.0 at the end of this year, not so good I know.
My classes:
Freshman Year-
Biology-A
Honors World History II- A or B..still pending
Honors Geometry-B
Honors English-B
Yearbook-A
Gym-A
Spanish II-B
Next year (sophomore) I am scheduled to take-
Leadership (I was accepted)
Spanish III
Honors English
Honors Algebra II
Chemistry
Yearbook
Gym
Let me know what you think of this class load...strong enough?
Extracurriculars-
Cheerleading-9, and I will be captain next year
Lacrosse- Captain 9
Swimming- outside of school
Key Club
Yearbook (Section Editor, could be editor in chief Junior Year)
Best Buddies (works with the special needs students)
Elected Class Senator- 9,10
Committee of School event that has brought in over $300,000 to the community (could be chair senior year)
Peer Mentors
I was accepted into a program at the childrens hospital this summer where I will be for 9 hours each week
Active member of youth group
Volunteers for over 100 hours each year, I love it!
Girl Scouts---haven't gotten my silver award yet, meaning my gold as well. Is this worth my time and energy? Do colleges really LOVE it? Is it a deciding factor?
I hope to be a page sometime in the future when I am eligable. I also am planning to attend Girls State.
Now, can you PLEASE tell me how this looks to colleges?? Based on where I would like to attend, what do I need to do to get in? Anyone that has been accepted to any of these schools, please share! All advice is appreciated!! Thank you!</p>
<p>You should sit down with your guidance counselor. Your questions are all over the board. He/she is best equipped to assist you. Perhaps go to local library and get a book on college choice and preparation. BTW, your 3.9GPA is fantastic. Yer being a little too hard on yourself.</p>
<p>Finally, the Naval academy requires much more preparation. But you should only pursue it if serving as a Naval officer for many years really really grabs you. It’s not for everyone.</p>
<p>Good luck to you.</p>
<p>LOL isnt it too early to think of college? freshhhhhmeat!!!</p>
<p>Don’t forget to apply to NYU buddy!</p>
<p>Definitely look at Clemson! Let me know if you have any questions!</p>