Where should I start?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>-background info
I am an upcoming junior and I really wanna give it my all this year since I will be sending college app by the end of junior year. This is my last chance because senior grade is not really taken seriously. I did horrible last year as a sophomore. However, now I have a goal in mind and I am willing to do anything to achieve it.</p>

<p>I wanna volunteer and work outside of school, but I just have no idea where to start? Where to begin? I've tried volunteering at the local library, but it is so boring. Having to shelve books everyday, I think it is just a waste of time. I wanna volunteer somewhere that is fun and helpful. I live in Georgia BTW if anyone could hook me up with some places.</p>

<p>Long story short
- junior, looking for EC's , volunteer service
- any good enjoyable clubs at school? I have a wide range of interest.
- this is my last shot, so I am giving it my all</p>

<p>Question: Should I take as many AP's this year since I will be sending my college app by the end of junior year. I was thinking of AP computer science, AP Lang, AP Psych?</p>

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<p>Why are you sending college apps by the end of junior year? Most people send them in fall/winter of senior year, so unless you’re doing something nontraditional senior year… that said, senior year grades and schedule are also exceedingly important.</p>

<p>Junior year is crucial as well though. As for APs, take as many as you think you can handle.</p>

<p>Your attitude toward volunteering is bad. Sometimes you have to do menial work, and it probably isn’t a waste of time. Join clubs that you care about. There are no “right” clubs or clubs that are “good enjoyable” for all people.</p>

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<p>I have volunteered at a service for handicapped children. It was 10x better than volunteering at a local library. As for the clubs, my school isn’t really informative about them.</p>

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<p>You’re downplaying the weight that senior schedule/grades have on admissions.</p>