<p>Okay, so I’m going to be a freshman this school year, and my current course is listed as:</p>
<p>Geometry
AP Biology
AP English
U.S. History
Orchestra
French 4-H
And besides that regular classes like Gym, Health, and Elective (world of music)</p>
<p>I also volunteer on a regular basis, and try to join as many clubs as possible such as Science Olympiads (a national competition), and math club, and the debate team.
I am extremely interested in both meteorology and astronomy, so it would be extremely great if I was able to get into this college.
SO, what should I do to improve my chances?</p>
<p>-On a side note, I plan on joining the peace corps for around a year after I graduate from high school. Would this help or hurt my chance of being accepted into MIT, or any college in general?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>lol ***… how are we supposed to chance you as a freshman in high school…</p>
<p>for all we know (as likely as it will be), you’d fail all those classes and drop out.</p>
<p>umm… just to let you know unless you are a master carpenter/farmer you aren’t getting into the peace corp. 94% of peace corp members have bachelors degrees or above and the other 6% have 10+ years of work expierence.</p>
<p>Dear freshman student,
Do not worry about colleges yet!!! I know all the books out there tell you to start planning before 8th grade, but DON’T listen! Just remember the basics: study hard, participate everywhere, try new activities.</p>
<p>All this pressure to get into a “Top” college is coming from everyone, including you. There’s no set requirement you’ll need to get in. Not a set # of APs, not a particular score. It’s all the stuff that isn’t on your list: how you turned your interests in astronomy and meterology into something real (a club, a charity, an invention, science research…). Get to know your teachers and enjoy HS.</p>