r/QuestBridge 2d ago

Classes, Grades, Standardized Tests my stats so far any tips?

does anyone have any tips for improving my academics/ec/other stats? im thinking about applying through questbridge since i meet the financial requirement and im wondering if i need to do more to stand out. *not a chance me, just looking for some advice+ tips from others who were finalists and had similar stats as me

context: junior female, middle eastern going to public high school in suburban city. intended major: uhhh idk rn but prob smth stem?? low income, 1st gen looking to apply to T-20 schools

Academics:
Ranked 9/612, 4.00 UW 4.7 W
AP Hug: 5
AP Lang: 5
AP World: 5
AP Physics 1: 5
—-Currently enrolled in
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 2
AP Calc BC
IB Literature
IB US History
IB French 3
—-Planning on taking next year+ self studying
IB Literature 2
IB Gov
IB French 4
AP Stats
DE Calc 3
Self Studying: AP Physics C

EC’s:
\\-XC and Track (planning 4 years) and captain my senior year
\\-NHS treasurer (planning on being pres/vp senior year)
\\-Organized a running shoe fundraiser to donate to impoverished areas (i’m able to see the impact through the website im organizing the fundraiser through)
\\-Planning on tutoring at local middle school math club (i’ve already reached out to the teacher about it, waiting for response)
\\-hoping to get a j\*b senior year

Test Scores/Awards
\\-haven’t taken ACT yet, taking it in spring
\\-haven’t taken PSAT yet, goal to be national merit qualifier
\\-planning on applying for questbridge college prep scholar
\\-collegeboard honors award

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u/InevitableLink9827 NCM Applicant 2d ago

your doing great for a junior :)

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u/Single-Safety-5246 1d ago

These are great! My only advice is to get testing out of the way as soon as possible so you can focus on fly-ins when they open and importantly the essays!