What should I be doing now?

Colleges & Universities Northwestern University
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<p>So I’m a sophomore in high school and I am starting to figure out what colleges I might be interested in. One of the schools I am really interested in is Northwestern. </p>

<p>I am currently involved in Marching Band (I’ll be a section leader next year) and my school paper (currently the opinion editor) as well as some other random music related things (Pit Orchestra, a community honorsish band). I don’t think GPA will be a problem for me and I am taking the AP classes and such at my school…</p>

<p>Does anyone have any suggestions as to what else I should be doing so that when I do apply for colleges, I will have a good shot of getting into Northwestern? Can you also tell me a little bit about the school? I’ve read about it online, but it’d be nice to have the perspective of a…person lol.</p>

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<p>It’s hard to chance before you’re a senior, and even then, it’s hard to chance. My advice would be to do things you’re passionate about, don’t do them just for a school. If you’re passionate about marching band and your school paper, seek leadership positions and stay committed. </p>

<p>Northwestern in my opinion, is amazing. It has incredible academics,the people there are both intellectuals and realists, and it’s located right next to Chicago but Evanston has a college-town feel. I’m biased lol, but I think Northwestern offers the complete package. If you want to get your own feel for it, go visit. If you can, do an overnight at the school-- it solidified my decision to apply ED. </p>

<p>Sam Lee can probably give you more info about the quality of the academics btw.</p>