I'm a rising sophomore and I have ten extracurriculars, but they're not as strong as I would like and I wanted to ask if anyone knew how to improve upon them for admissions to a top school.
1. Girl Scouts (4a-standard)
- I have been a Girl Scout forever, but other than selling cookies, I don't do much with it
2. LitMag Club (2c-very strong)
- Editor for my school's literary magazine; my writing has been featured in it & won awards in it
3. Violin (4a-standard)
- I play as a hobby, have been playing for seven years, play only in recitals and school concerts
4. Irish Dance (2a-very strong)
- I dance competitively at the championship level; I compete monthly in local competitions and yearly in larger regional competitions, but have yet to win any titles; performance troupe member
5. Writing (1c-exceptional)
- Not necessarily 'exceptional' yet, but I have won multiple school, state, and national awards and am currently working on a book to begin trying to publish it this upcoming year
6. Student Government (2c-very strong)
- Elected position (secretary) in freshman and upcoming sophomore year
7. Theatre (2c-very strong)
- I have had a number of ensemble, supporting, and leading roles in school and community theatre, as well as helping the costume department in a school play
8. Mock Trial (3a-strong)
- I serve various roles in my school's mock trial team; we are preparing to attend a state competition in February
9. Singing (2b-very strong)
- I sing in my school's choir, take voice lessons, and have been part of several local and regional select choirs; I aim to be in Allstate Choir this upcoming year
10. Community Service (2a-strong)
- Over 150 hours over two summers volunteering at an art camp for children
I feel like I'll remove some of these as I gain more relevant EC's throughout high school, but I'm not sure where to focus my time and energy. I am really passionate about several things, but I want to have a spike somewhere. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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