Worrying About Junior Year

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hello,

So I am currently a sophomore in high school and junior year is approaching so fast its overwhelming and stressful. As a result, I am thinking more and more about college. I know and I am not planning to apply or go to any ivies. However, I would love if I could go to Vanderbilt. If someone could offer some guidance that would be great. I have taken all honors classes with 2 regular and got all A’s during freshman year. This year I am taking all honors, one ap and one regular. I know my extracurricular’s are weak, I am in NHS, I currently have an internship at a photography place, I volunteer and thats basically it. I am planning to join Model UN next year. Any advice on how I can strengthen my EC’s? Also, I feel like I don’t have a strong junior year schedule. I am still figuring out all the details of it but I am taking all honors, one regular, and 2-3 AP’s. What else should I work on to improve my chances of getting into a decent college. (I know I didn’t take the ACT/SAT yet I just want to see what I can strengthen.)

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It depends on what you want to major in. If you want to major in computer science, for example, try making your own app. If you want to major in physics, then write a research paper on quantum mechanics. It’s a big commitment, but it shows colleges that you are committed to succeeding at a high level. Remember that the quantity of activities doesn’t matter: the quality matters way more. Also try to spend your summers productively.

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I was also an officer for NJHS if that helps

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I would like to do something in science. Perhaps nursing or sports medicien