<p>I’m currently a high school junior and aspire to attend University of Michigan. I would really like to go there, however my Parchment account predicts I have a 65% chance of getting accepted (with good reason). </p>
<p>My list is sort of small, but I’m still proud. I think I’ve managed a healthy balance of work and play. Anyway, here’s my stats: </p>
<p>3.85-3.9 GPA (it fluxuates I’m bringing it up)
28 ACT (only took it once in March, will likely retake)
Class council freshman-sophomore year
Sophomore Class Council treasurer
Students Against Destructive Decisions member all 3 yrs
Mostly likely will be the VP of ^ next year
NHS member
40+ volunteer hours (so far, will accumulate more)
^^ at a library and doctors office mostly
DECA business club member
Participated in local + state competitions for DECA, state finalist
IDK if this counts but I have my own jewelry business I run online (might go into business) </p>
<p>I’m not a sporty person, but most (besides class council, I hated it so much) of these things I really enjoyed doing! I think I might do Students Environmentally Active club next year because I care about that too. </p>
<p><strong>My question is, can you recommend I do some things (preferably over the summer but in general too) that can boost my list?!?</strong>** </p>
<p>I feel like there are so many more kids that are in soccer and all of this stuff that look better than me! </p>
<p>I recommend that you get some sort of a paying job, even if it’s something boring like a dishwasher at a restaurant. You will learn valuable people skills that you might be able to take to college.</p>
<p>Also, you seem to be very involved in club activities. But I recommend you try to win some sort of award (ex. 1st place in DECA states, Regional debate champion, etc.). I think that if you show you’re an expert or winner in your area of interest it will definitely help your chances.</p>
<p>volunteering at the hospital or being a camp counselor… shows leadership and responsibility. But connecting to @awakeningvenus, I don’t know if you’d enjoy those things.</p>
<p>Like in my case, I’m into science, so I’m in the NCSSSMST (National Consortium for Secondary Schools in Math, Science, and Technology) and SECME (Southeastern Consortium for Minors in Engineering) sectors at my school, and I also participate in Science Fair.</p>
<p>Parchment isn’t the most accurate tool. You should continue doing those activities to show commitment. Try to expand on what you already have. The jewelry business is cool, can you promote it more? Work on improving it. If you’re interested in business, you could try finding a competition or apply for some sort of scholarship. I don’t know of any off the top of my head but there’s probably something you could do to show your talent. Another idea is doing and internship or job shadowing a professional if you have an idea of the major you might choose. Definitely try to get leadership positions in what you already do, and take initiative if you see improvements that can be made. This will show that you have a positive effect and put a lot of time and thought into your ECs. Oh, and definitely study for the ACT! Good luck!</p>