What kind of extracurriculars/classes should I take for a chemical forensic degree as a sophomore in a small school?

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For classes I would recommend taking the highest possible science classes that either your school offer or that you think that you can handle while maintaining a high GPA. For extracurriculars I think you should cold call/cold email organizations or companies that specialize in chemical forensics and try to land a research position or internship if possible. You could also shadow a professional in this field and observe, take notes, and ask questions (write down the amount of hours you shadowed for). I would also look into volunteering especially in a stem related area. You could also join science related clubs or honor societies and compete in things like science olympiad, science fairs, or other competitions. Do a passion project or research paper: first find a professional/mentor/professor who can guide and maybe even publish your work if possible. As a sophomore you should also look into summer programs that are highly selective. Make sure that they follow either a tier 2 or 1 level according to collegevine (it is honestly pretty accurate) if they arent a tier 2 or 1 it will not add much and could waste a lot of money and time. Classes you could take include AP or honors chem, AP or honors bio, ap or honors physics, ap psychology, honors chem 2 or bio 2. also just look for overall course rigor and selectiveness for ecs. ecs you should have a focused but varied list: a lot of volunteer hours, experience in the field, and display of interest.