Sophomore in need of help

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Your GPA is pretty good, so maintain it!

Try taking as many AT classes you can, but make sure they align with your interests (science) and that they are challenging to an extent at which you can handle

ECs:

Keep up with volunteering but choose an activity that you can commit to and constantly work on for 100-200 hr throughout high school (this activity has to be related to your interests).

Varsity Cross Country is really good! Winning awards and participating in competitions is going to look better.

Join clubs and honor societies (try to apply for officer/leadership roles)

Demonstrate your interest in Psychology by blog writing, creating a youtube channel/social media platform, join non profit organizations or local groups who advocate, etc.

Join competitions for photography or start a website with a collection of your photographs and experiences

Tutor kids for Spanish

You can try to join Science Honor Society and compete in Science UIL (this is timed so I'm not sure if you're comfortable with it, but you try)

Part time jobs

Try to gain leadership roles and recognition for any activity that you participate in.

Research and Internships under a professional in the field or a professor looks good (try in 11th or 12th grade)

You can always apply test optional so don't worry too much about that if your score doesn't turn out good (where colleges don't require SAT/ACT and instead judge the rest of your profile)

You can always explain your circumstances and limitations in the Additional Information section on your college apps, so colleges will understand.

You're doing great and keep up with the good work!! Hope this helps and Good Luck :) If you need any specific advice regarding college apps, then I'm available to help.