Ganfalf78 et AL… Great advice!.. Student 25050, I have noticed a lot of schools want more specialists then generalists. Join clubs, organizations, teams etc for 3-4 years to show commitment. Also and I wish my own kids did this, talk to your counselor at your school and there is no reason that you can’t reach out to your regional counselor at University of Michigan or any other school right now. Build a relationship with your questions. Ask for guidance. Meet them at your school fairs or go to a regional fair. If they have a part in who they recommend, let it be you! Visit the colleges before your junior year if you can. Have meetings with departments heads /professors (they Love meeting potential students that are interested in what they teach)not just doing the basic tours /information sessions. Again, listen to the wise advice above. Also take the most rigorous classes that you can. Use your summer wisely. Doing nothing doesn’t look good on your app but also have some fun time for you. Michigan is a very hard school and the pace is much faster then what you learning now. Good luck.