How can I improve?

<p>I’m only a sophomore but I’m trying to prepare myself for higher education. I am totally aware that things will completely change however, My College List includes UPenn, Stanford, University of Maryland (Baltimore Campus), Yale, Duke, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Swarthmore, Haverford, and UChicago. I was hoping for suggestions on how to improve. Please feel free to explain your EC’s and Community Service.</p>

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<li>Very Rigorous Secondary School</li>
<li>A- Average</li>
<li>PSAT 174</li>
<li>ECs:</li>
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<p>You can start by finding something you’re passionate about and pursuing it towards some award/recognition. Your college list seems to reflect the pitiable maturity and insight sophomores have concerning the college admissions process. Just stay in the game, don’t sweat it, and do well on standardized tests and in classes. Take really hard courses and ace them if you intend to apply to the big name schools. But, more importantly, be yourself!</p>