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@Solomon_247 • 2 months ago •
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Hi! My dream schools are Stanford/MIT and I've been contemplating my future decisions to increase my chances with getting in as I've realized that I haven't been participating enough community-wise. As a junior, I understand how important getting out there and having good time management is, but I just haven't been able to figure out the right balance between my academic and social life. I feel like I really need a positive voice on what to do (like a tips and tricks), so if there's anyone out there I would really appreciate it!

Classes:

- I have taken 4 AP classes (freshman to sophomore), currently taking 5 this year, and likley 5 next year too

- 4 on my AP World History (9th), 5 on my Environmental Science (10th), 3 on my AP Psychology (9th), and 5 on my AP Art History (10th) exam.

- I've taken 7 honors classes since freshman year.

- 4.0 gpa unweighted, 4.8 weighted

- 3 language credits (Spanish)

Clubs/Extracurriculars:

- Model United Nations (MUN): An active participant

- Science National Honor Society (SNHS): participated in a few contests/competitions (placed 2nd in one of the regional competitions last year)

- African Heritage Club: Non-board member (very small board), committee advisor role, coordinating/organization assistant (assisted with Black History Month Showcase last school year)

Recetly joined:

-Key Club, Debate Club, Women's Union, Spanish & Japanese Honor Society, HOSA, and Psychology Club, National Honor Society (NHS)

-Volunteer

-Tutoring (Science and English)

-Babysitting (over 15 children)

-Food shelter/Donation drives

-Golf (have been playing since I was 4)

-Swim (although I am not on the swim team, I like to swim anytime I can)

Other/Concerns:

- About 150 community service hours

- I've been trying to apply for Dual Enrollment this year, but I'm struggling on what would help me reinforce my major (Computer Engineering/Biomedical Sciences)

- I've been trying to checkmark everything off since freshman year but I still feel as though I'm behind the curve or that I'm not prepared enough for this new school year.

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@DD._VIn • 2 months ago
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Honestly, you're doing so amazing. Trying to get like you chat. On the terms of balance, I sort of plan stuff out, not exactly to the T, but like I know on Tuesday I'm hanging out with {Blank} so I push my study time to later or I try to finish my work earlier so I can spend more time out. I don't think there's gonna be 100% balance, but at least prioritize stuff and explain to people if you can't hang out and stuff. As I mentioned earlier, you're doing fantastic. Hope this helps.

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@Solomon_247🎤 • 2 months ago

Thank you so much, I've taken this into consideration and will definitely apply some of your tips

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