I’m guessing that it would help if y’all got my ECs, which might qualify me for more merit scholarships.
ISEF Internationals - 10 & 11th grade, I was ranked pretty low at internationals last year but at the state, regional, county, and school fair I got first for both years.
Cancer Research - It’s more genomics than anything. I’m currently working on publishing my findings alongside some more work that has been done alongside the professor I’m working with. This research was used during both years of the science fair, although they were separated exhibits and studies.
Start Up - Web Design contractor for local companies. I’d find restaurants and bars in high traffic areas with didn’t have a large internet presence, present my work and knowledge of web design and business needs, and get a contract to make a website that they collaborated on as well. I’ve learned a whole lot of tax law, marketing skills, communication skills, and I’ve made 25k in the past 3 years (only during summer in the midst of my research and volunteer work).
NHS - Over 240 hours working both independently and through group work, I’m the Junior president and our chapter was done work with the local food shelter, Ronald McDonald House, and the local animal shelter (with whom I volunteer for independently).
VEX Robotics - States 9th-11th Grade, State and Local Leadership for Elementary/Middle Schoolers, President 10th and 11th. I work alongside my former middle and elementary school and my goal is to grow each club to about 50 members each with enough funding to give these kids the right equipment and enough resources to compete with engineering magnet schools in and around the state. Raised somewhere around $4,750 for both schools to share.
NABT (biology club) - One of the first original members, VP Junior year, helped raise over $3,000 for the club and for the biology department to buy equipment. We typically work with the local community and other student organizations to create a “field day” where parents and students can come, learn, get food from local vendors, and enjoy the day whilst funding our student organizations.
Chem Olympiad - think like a normal science Olympiad. We won states both this year and last.
Academic Showdown - This is like a serious statewide event. My school has won every year, including the two years I’ve done it. The typical academic group competition, just on a grander scale.
Music - I’ve listed in OP
Beta Club - Just like NHS
Social Studies Fair - Honorable Mention Freshmen year, State Winner in my categories 10th and 11th. (It’s the largest academic event in the state, nearly triple the science fair which took me to internationals)
Studco - Treasurer all three years. Planned hoco and winfo, worked with local nonprofits but not to an extent that NHS and Beta Club did. Raised 15k.
FYI, I live in an affluent suburb, with affluent students and the best school in the state (bias). However, I’m not very affluent.