Question by Pineapple: How can i improve myself for college applications? I NEED SOME SERIOUS HELP
I really want to go somewhere good with a lot of scholarship opportunities
im a rising junior
Im part of a magnet school that offers an advanced curriculm and all ap and honors (all ap for juniors and seniors) im taking 6 APs next year
im president of community service club
i do 4 or 5 other clubs (chess, spirit, FBLA, health occupation leaders)
i dont do any school sports but i take tap lessons and im pretty good
i do have a solid gpa like a 3.8
#11 in my class of 400
National Honor Society
On AP exams i got a 5 on gov’t (politics) and a 3 on biology
National Society of High School Scholars
i did an internship/career exploration thing this summer
I took the SAT in the beginning of sophmore year and got a 1770 (how much better do you tihnk i will do in teh spring of junior year with 10th and 11th grade knowledge i didnt have and an SAT prep course and book?)
i ran for juniorr class officer (did not win — sad story of conspiracy)
i got a 169 on my PSAT (i did not qualify but im taking it again)
Im taking teh ACT in the winter
It seems really good but im really worried because i dont really have that many accomplishments (i get highest science grade as a freshman and a community service award) and my transcript has some inconsistencies :
i only took world history one, not two (were supposed tot ake both but i went into the magnet school which has a different history curriculum)
I dont have any continuing electives (i took journalism 1, not 2 or 3) but im going into spanish 4 this year
im wondering if i shoudl take AP psychology or microeconmics (im more interested in psychology but i already took the regular psychology class last year and it would look weird to have two psychology classes, wouldn’t it? even though one is AP tell me what to do!! my other alternative is comparative gov’t)
im taking pe 10 as a junior because i didnt have the space in 10th grade to take it
What should i be doing about my college road trip next year — im so lost on what to do our counselors dont really care about college, only on getting you through high school…
How much do colleges take your course selection into consideration? should my courses reflect my interests, or should they be really different to try and experience everything??
SOMEBODY PLEASE GIVE ME A LONG REASSURING ANSWER FULL OF ADVICE
Best answer:
Answer by amerysse
Take whatever interests you the most. When colleges and universities look at your transcripts, they like seeing some sort of consistancy. Like with your Spanish. If you don’t continue with something, that’s ok too. Colleges understand that there are requirements that must be fulfilled and they might not be something that you’re crazy about. And you have PLENTY of extracurriculars. Volunteering looks great on college applications, and other applications too. I would play that up on your application. Talk about where you were, what you did, what you learned. With all the extracuriccular things you’re doing, plus your awesome GPA and class ranking, colleges will know that you know how to manage your time and won’t get too caught up partying 
The PE thing is fine too. As long as you didn’t fail it sophomore year, and retaking it as a junior, you’re fine I’d also start looking at which colleges and universities interest you your junior year. That way, when it’s time to start applying, during your senior year, you aren’t rushed. Be sure to visit schools that you’re interested in. Meet with professors, sit in on classes, try the food. Before you leave, make a list of questions you have so you don’t forget something that might be important. You might also talk to the financial aid office if you’re worried about applying for scholarships or other grants. Some AP classes might transfer into college classes (like the psychology!), so you might want to ask about that. Don’t worry too much about the ACT/SAT. They’re designed to test what you’ve learned throughout highschool. Going over a practice book a little would be good, but don’t stress over it. And don’t forget your calculator, like I did
I hope that’s long enough for you!
What do you think? Answer below!
But I know being able to say I’m a college graduate is a big thing. Plus I dont want to dissapoint my family, theyve always wanted me to study something big and important, they didnt even think psychology was good enough, so imagine what they will think when I tell them I want to drop it.