Given these shortcomings, do I still have a chance?

YOU WILL NEED TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS IF YOU WANT TO BE ADMITTED TO ANY TOP COLLEGE.

Expound on that, please.

For me, the experience is getting involved in the school itself. Befriending students, starting clubs, joining existing clubs, etc.

What is an acceptable answer to my rationale for wanting to get in? I mean, I want the whole package, and I want to get invested in the school community.