Starting 9th grade in August 14. HELP!!! Sports,Extra-Curriculars etc.?

Question

Ok, so i am entering 9th grade and i have these classes to look forward to:

-Honors Geometry

-Honors Biology

-English

-(AP) Human Geography

-Spanish

-Journalism

-P.E.

For extra-curricular's i am planning on volunteering and getting a job.

Joining a sports team, thats the one i am deeply worried about, you see my school is hyper competitive at sports. Im planning to try out for swimming,basketball,soccer and tennis. i don't even think i have a good chance of getting into them since most people are pretty good.

So my question is, is my Freshman plan good so far? Joining Clubs,Volunteering,Honors Courses

And what if i don't get into any sports team? would that hurt my college app.?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

sounds good!

Answer 3

Great plan so far. Be sure to remain committed to whatever activities you choose. Volunteering an hour a week for just freshman year isn't enough - keep it up with several hours a week, throughout high school, and that shows colleges your commitment to whatever you take on.

Don't join so many activities that you can't commit enough to any of them. Keep a few, manageable clubs/activities/courses that you can show dedication, good grades, and good recommendations for.

As for your question on joining sports: no, it isn't necessary to be in a sport, but be sure to show colleges your commitment to the other activities you choose. That's exactly what colleges are looking for.