Is this a good enough spike in writing for a T20?

You demonstrate a strong spike in writing and your ECs are competitive for T20 schools. The only improvement I would suggest is to tie your writing/creative activities together through your essays. Relate them all to a central goal or career direction, and you will be set.

To answer your other question, chorus counts as an extracurricular. Hope this helps!

This is DEFINITELY enough. You have a major spike in literature, specifically writing. I can also see you are passionate about using your skill to make an impact in the community. It really shows how dedicated you are, but I'll try to break your profile down:

There are a few things that makes your spike stand out:

- Competition: Scholastic National Silver Medalist (NATIONALLY RANKED too which is really really impressive given how many applicants Scholastic gets), Georgia River of Words State Winner & Young Georgia Authors Region Winner (regionally ranked is very very good too), GHSA Literary Team Personal Writer

- Summer or yearly program/Clubs: Mentee at Girls Write (leadership skills), Founder of Poetry Out Loud at School (again, showing your leadership skills and your ability to take initiative), Thespian Society,

- Employment: Young Eager Writers Internship, Junior Editor at Polyphony Lit

- Service: UPchieve Volunteering, Learn to Be Volunteering,

- Extra: Varsity Track and Cross Country, NHS, Purple Pearls, Advanced Chorus

All of these together form a very good profile.