<p>So, this is my first post on this site. </p>
<p>I am wondering about my chance in order to gauge if I should continue some things.</p>
<p>Here is me:
Academics:
4.0 unweighted GPA, rank in my class of 450: #1
4.571 weighted GPA, rank in my class of 450: #6
SAT subjects: 610 in chem, 660 in world history
sophomore PSAT: 175</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
Managing Editor of school newspaper
Board member of a food pantry
Member of the United Nations Association of the United States of America
Inducted into the Spanish Honor Society
Selected for United Ways Youth Leadership United
Member of Leadership Council for a advocacy council
Member of a hospital’s Youth Advisory Council
Copy Editor for school newspaper; Print and Online
Represented a jounaliastic organization at the Democratic National Convention 2012 at Charlotte, NC
Member of Student Council for one year
a bunch of random volunteering
Head of a dance committee
member of spanish club</p>
<p>Work Experience:
work at a tutoring place weekly</p>
<p>Sports:
cross country, only junior varisty </p>
<p>Music:
marching band for one year
indoor percussion for one year
concert band all throughout highschool
was in Tri-M</p>
<p>Awards:
got a national journalism scholarship of $2500
top 5% of class
scholar athlete award
winner of county and district optimist oratical contest</p>
<p>Right now, I just got done with my sophomore year. I will be a junior this fall. I hope this is shown; I work hard. However, (this is probably also shown) I do not have much of a life other than studying, volunteering, music, etc. I want to know if I am on the right track towards getting into an Ivy League and my chances so far. Because, if they aren’t high enough, then I would like to decrease my stress and work load. </p>
<p>I appreciate any help, thanks.</p>
<p>Going into junior year, you’ll have more things to worry about (college apps, sat/act, possibly more ap tests, etc). I would lay off just a little bit on some of the stuff you have going on. For example, if you don’t see yourself being on varsity or being captain for cross country and it isn’t something you like too much, DROP IT! From an Ivy League perspective, leadership is much more important than participation. Other than that, it looks like you have a passion for journalism, so try to make something out of that! Distinguishing yourself in one or two fields will definitely help you more than just being good in multiple fields.
Over-perform not overcommit!</p>
<p>Thanks DigitalKing, I agree that I do overcommit. </p>
<p>One thing I left out was that my parents were planning to move, but are holding out so they dont hurt my admission into a good college. So, if I am not good enough for a “good college,” then I would rather tell my parents that I am not good enough so they can go ahead and move.
In short, do you I am strong enough so far to get into an ivy league, or should I give my parents the OK to move?
Thanks for any help you can give.</p>
<p>I agree with the above statement “over perform, not over commit.”</p>
<p>However I disagree with dropping the sport just because you may not become to best. You’re only a junior now and there is still time to train for state races, which I highly recommend for you to do, since XC happens to be the only sport you’re involved in.
As a junior you really need to focus on maintaining your GPA and class rank and getting good SAT scores. Your current PSAT scores will most likely to convert to about 1800 on the real SATs, and that isn’t anywhere near Ivy average. Strive for above a 2200 and even consider taking the ACT.
As far as subject tests go, if you want to go to top tier colleges, you need around 750 scores to be a competitive candidate.</p>
<p>But most importantly, build strong relationships with your teachers and your counselor so that you can ensure solid letters of recommendations. And be sure to enjoy yourself. If you focus too much on schoolwork and not much else, you won’t have a lot of substance to choose from in your past experiences to write college essays.</p>
<p>Good luck to your junior year!</p>
<p>Moving could be detrimental to anyone’s high school career. You should not give up. If you do move, then down the road you might hate yourself for it and say things like “I shouldn’t have moved. I could have gone to a great college if I didn’t move.”</p>
<p>If you are confident in getting a good SAT score like I said, you shouldn’t move.
If circumstances lead you to have no choice but to move, then you need to work harder to build relationships with your teachers and counselor and maintain a good GPA.</p>
<p>A mi me parece obvio que eres una hacha en escribir (¡$2500 es un dineral pequeño!) No obstante es imprescindible que subas tus calificaciones en los exámenes SAT si quieres ser candidato razonable. Tu facultad en escribir es lo que será tu llave a las mejores universidades.</p>
<p>Never give up. Where there is a will, there’s a way.</p>