<p>Hi, I'm going to be a junior in high school and I'm starting to worry about the college admission process and such. I used to be a really good student, but some issues happened in high school and my grades really started dropping. I'm aiming for a great school, preferably top 50-60. What can I do to make this dream happen?</p>
<p>Stats: </p>
<p>8th grade: (took high school courses)</p>
<p>Integrated Algebra H - A
Earth Science - A
Spanish - A</p>
<p>Freshman year:</p>
<p>English 9H - A
Global His/Geo 9 R - A
Geometry H - B
Biology H - A
Spanish 9 - B
Business - A</p>
<p>Sophomore year:</p>
<p>Physics R - B
Algebra 2 w Trig - B
Chem H - B
English H - A
Spanish - A
Global - A</p>
<p>My cumulative grade is about an 89.43, or a 3.74 in my school. </p>
<p>My classes for next year are: AP Chemistry, AP Language and Composition, AP Economics, Pre-calculus H, AP US History, and Creative Writing. I know I can do better this year, achieving As in all subjects.</p>
<p>This past year was hard for me - my best friend died of cancer and then I was undergoing radiation and surgery on my leg for the entire year, getting bone marrow work done. It caused a lot of absences/pain etc.</p>
<p>I took a practice SAT and I scored a 2250, but I know I can raise that as well.</p>
<p>EC:</p>
<p>Piano - 8 years
Dance - 5 years
Figure Skating - 6 years</p>
<p>Awards/Accomplishments:</p>
<p>Junior Festival Gold Cup 2008
Junior Festival Gold Cup 2011</p>
<p>Bharata Utsav Fundraiser Program - four years in a row. I do classical Indian dance and we collaborate with different styles of dance (tap, jazz, hip-hop) and raise money for charity to send to organizations in India. So far we've raised about $15,000.</p>
<p>KRHTPA Director of Marketing - Kids Reaching Hearts Through Performing Arts. We encourage kids from our community to raise money for and become active in their communities every year by utilizing their talents in art, music, and dance. We've raised $18,000 so far.</p>
<p>Internship - Surgical Oncology for Chief of the Medical Oncology Center at Rochester General Hospital - 75 Hours</p>
<p>Volunteer at Oncology ICU Care Unit - 60 Hours</p>
<p>Volunteer at Rochester General Hospital - 75 Hours</p>
<p>Volunteer in India - Went to India and taught music, dance, math, and english to poverty-stricken children. Raised awareness in private schools about the homeless population there. Talked to women about their rights and gave speeches and participated in rallies to enforce women's rights. Worked as a health assistant in a facility that gave free procedures to the homeless populations who couldn't afford them, including childbirth and small surgeries. - 200 Hours</p>
<p>Intern and then Employee - An immigration law firm in Rochester</p>
<p>So, what are my chances/what can I do to ensure still getting into a top school? Because of my grades, is all hope lost?</p>