<p>Hey guys!
So a while ago I had posted my first thread, but it was very lengthy which repelled many from reading it. This post will be somewhat similar, but shorter and consisting of more questions. </p>
<p>Just to give you a brief explanation of my highschool experience so far, I will give a terse summary of each year. If you have the time, you can read my full post if you search my user name (not that I think anyone is that interested in doing so). </p>
<p>Freshman year: Very obese (170); all CP classes with average grades; immature; careless; no activities.
Sophomore year: Lost 70 lbs and started gaining muscle (also grew very ethical about food, animals, the environment, etc); all CP classes, but with straight A’s; much more devotion to academics; joined a sport; more mature; became exceedingly self-disciplined.
Junior year (current): Muscle build; full class slots; main classes are honors classes with straight A’s; extreme dedication to school and education; another growth in maturity both inside and outside of school; planning of future (things like ROTC).</p>
<p>**Question 1 ** Hopefully you can understand my experience, and even though you do not know me personally, please understand that I went through this progression by myself without persuasion from my friends, family, etc. The problem that I run into is how to convey this message in the same manner that I experienced it in. If colleges merely look at my combined GPA (freshman-senior) I fear that it won’t express my full capabilities; I really want schools to understand my continuation of progress. One school that appeals to me in particular is Cornell, but being Ivy League, I fear me not making their standard requirements even though I feel fully competent. Can I/How do I make get this point across to schools? Is a growth something that colleges like to see?</p>
<p>Question 2 Lastly, I am lacking on the EC’s and really need to get involved. There are few clubs that interest me at school, and all of them that do are already full. I played lacrosse last year, but I wasn’t able to do so this year because I wouldn’t be able to make enough practices to stay wholly dedicated (due to SAT tutoring, guitar, college visits, etc.) Anybody know of any good summer programs, volunteer work, and leadership activities that I could get involved in over the summer? I love to help animals, wildlife, the environment, and the like. </p>
<p>My stress about college has been building up over the last few weeks so I thank you for taking the time to read my situation; any comment you have is well appreciated!</p>