Any Tips?
I am a rising Junior and I'm still not 100% set on what I would like to major in but I'm thinking of doing accounting/finances and then going into Law school. For my ECs I do tennis recreationally and am in the highest level orchestra at my school (I play violin). I also take piano lessons but don't do any competitions so I guess it would also be considered recreational. So far I have done about 65 hours of community service and I plan to continue volunteering this school year and next summer as well. I am currently applying for an internship with a lawyer to get some experience (I should be getting a response by next week but I think I have good chance) and it will be for the whole school year. For volunteering, one thing that I think sets me apart is that I am part of committee with my city. It is for implementing the Ethnics Studies course into our curriculum and how to do it in an effective way. I am the only student in the committee but I am the liaison for the "adult committee" and the "student committee" (I am part of both but am the only student in the adult one as I was the only one to apply for it).
For academics, last semester I had a GPA of 4.0 unweighted and 4.36 weighted. Next year I plan on taking 4 AP classes which are AP Calc BC, AP Seminar, AP Lang, and AP Spanish.
About me personally I am of mixed race: middle eastern and hispanic/latinx and I am also first-gen.
Please let me know what I can do to improve, I'm not sure if I should focus on being well rounded or have a"spike" I really want to try and aim for the top colleges so any advice would really help!
Thank you :)
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1. Because you are a rising junior, prepare for the PSAT. Preparing for the PSAT/SAT is really good in general but as a junior, you are qualified to have the chance to earn a scholarship and/or award.
2. I don't think you should really focus on being well-rounded or having a spike, but rather to join clubs and try out activities that interest you, and if they stick, they stick. But based off of what you are involved in, it seems like you have a good enough "spike" for law, especially if that's what you plan on minoring in. For finance/accounting, definitely try and compete in some math competitions or join business programs like DECA.
3. Gain a position in one of the current extracurriculars you are in. It shows you are devoted to it and have leadership skills.
4. Remember it's not about prestige of activity, but the experience! If you can connect and create theme between all of activities and your individual character, then that's all that matters.
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