<p>The reason I’m doing this quite a bit early into my high school career (soon to be a junior) is because I want enough time to be able to carry out what you guys (hopefully) suggest.</p>
<p>By the way, I’m planning on applying to BC, Gonzaga, U of Oregon, Lewis & Clark, and Middlebury</p>
<p>Personal:
-Male
-Native American
-California IB-certified public school
-Tied for 7th in my class of 500
-Not legacy for anywhere (community college parents)
-Likely majoring in Environmental Sciences or something English-related
-PSAT scores: Writing 760, Mathematics 640, Critical Reading 610
-Unweighted GPA of 4.0, weighted GPA of 4.33</p>
<p>Freshman year:
1 honors class - A
5 regular classes - A
1 extracurricular class (newspaper) - A</p>
<p>Sophomore classes:
2 Honors classes - A
4 regular classes - A
1 extracurricular class (newspaper) - A
1 online class (health) - A</p>
<p>Junior classes:
4 honors/AP/IB classes
2 regular classes
1 extracurricular class (newspaper)</p>
<p>Extracurricular:</p>
<p>-Continuing a local organization dedicated to providing poor families with blankets (weird, I know)
-Had an important role(s) in a local, professional theater production focused on Native Americans, involved 100+ hours of practice
-Founder and president of the Environmental club, we’re collaborating with the local state university, appearing at an environmental convention/fair, conducting park cleanups, fundraising with local “green” businesses, and getting several “green” members of the community to speak at our school
-Unofficial publicist of Globally Conscious Youth, an IB-affiliated club. We are sending books and medical equipment to an extremely poor part of Tanzania. I am contacting local TV stations and radio stations
-California Scholarship Federation for all 4 years
-Cross Country running for freshman year only</p>
<p>I know I’m lacking a lot. My extracurriculars are all over the place and I don’t know where to go for awards. I also don’t have anyone to go to regarding letters of recommendation. My friends all know exactly what they are doing, and it’s freaking me out because I feel really unprepared. I’m open to constructive criticism from you guys, it’ll really help me out. Oh yeah, and if you guys could suggest some better schools for my prospective major I would be thankful. Thanks.</p>