What do I need to improve on?

[HighVoltage]

Hi I’m wondering on what I should improve to higher my chances getting accepted. Im currently a sophomore in Highschool and here are a few of my “accomplishments”
• 4.6 Gpa weighted 3.8 unweighted (Had a b+ at the end of semester)
• Taking 2 Ap and 3 honors
• Varsity Xc and track
• Environmental club leader
• Part of NHS
• 100+ hrs of community service
• Ranked top 10
• PSAT 1102 (didn’t care about psat in the beginning of year now I regret it)
• Ran 2 marathons (idk if that’s relevant)
Any advice that would help?

 

[fullspeedahead]

Definitely more leadership roles if you ask me, but you are still only a Sophomore so you have a solid foundation to work with. Try to work your way up the system in XC and track and become team captain one day. Study for the SAT and try to get a high score when you hit junior year (PSAT does not really matter). Keep doing what you are doing and stay on that grind!

 

[OldRetSWO]

Definitely more leadership roles if you ask me, but you are still only a Sophomore so you have a solid foundation to work with. Try to work your way up the system in XC and track and become team captain one day. Study for the SAT and try to get a high score when you hit junior year (PSAT does not really matter). Keep doing what you are doing and stay on that grind!

As a longtime BGO, I recommend taking the SAT as early as possible to set a level and begin improving as necessary but do not ignore the PSAT even if you've taken the SAT already as it is used for the National Merit Scholar program as well as good practice for further SATs

 

[ThePatternisFull]

Take the ACT/SAT early and often. Get a tutor it if possible. Be a captain on a Varsity team. Contact your BGO he can possible offer some guidance. I do for those interested. Enjoy High School it only happens once!