more on grades or more on SAT scores

or are they looking for a well rounded student

good grades, good score but also has allot of outside activities

this is sometimes a really big determinist

gone some clubs

volunteer once a month at the local pet shelter

do meals on wheels

help on on the holidays serving those that have no home

these are the things that will get you noticed over someone else who has done nothing but school and shop

Think about who you can get recommendations for

Try to squeeze in a last minute summer internship if you haven’t had one

Keep your GPA up

Stay active in your clubs

Other than that, nothing really. You don’t start applying until the start of your senior year anyway.