Suggestions on Improving my Stats?

Wannadartmouth
Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:25:43 +0000

You should focus on what you liked the most, and make the ECs very focused on one subject. Say, you like volunteering, then concentrate on volunteering. Say, you like theatre, then concentrate on the arts. It looks better on the application form when its like focused since it shows that you are devoted to this specific area as compared to your ECs and leadership positions are all spread over the different areas. In addition, you can actually elaborate more on how your ECs shows your character and stuff. So, try to start focusing on one area that you are truly interested in. Plus, you should increase your volunteer hours to at least 100.

You should also look at activites OUTSIDE SCHOOL. Activies that I recommend would be Junior Achievement Courses(but only if you are looking at business and global issues) and Outward Bound. I went to Outward Bound just a week ago. It was a very enjoyable experience and not to mention, colleges really appreciate it if you had gone for such courses before.

You can also spearhead activites, like fundraising for kids in Africa. You can promote awareness and then raise funds. Then donate to NPOs that are readily available everywhere. It will look great on the CV!

For your results, I suggest that you take more APs. I am a freshmen and I am self-studying three APs this year. It’s not that hard. Since you are already in junior and havent done AP in your freshmen and sophomore years, you should take up say, 6 APs this year and 4 next year? That way, you can make yourself more competitive. In addition, it is best that you get at least 2250 for SAT I and all 5s on APs.

I think you shouldnt be looking at tiers right now. Since you are going to improve your results and ECs by lots anyway. Hoped it helped. :)