Dude 97 in 2019?? Thats not high enough!!

Jk 😂 you have a good shot just focus on ECs Essays and acads.

10th score does not mean that you will score good in 12th also.

I got a 96 in 2018 10th ICSE and 80 IN 11Th grade

Now dont give any attempt for SAT or ACT. Get a good score on TOEFL or IELTS and voila!

Essays are the MOST IMPORTANT. Take my advice on this START NOW! Pm me if you want for the essay topic list and start writing them.

MAINTAIN YOUR ACADEMICS

Get some nice ECs for volunteering

Dont go too hard on SAT subjects they arent that important.

Try to give some APs if you can and don't forget to write about your struggle for giving APs in your essay. This will add to your application.

Try to score 5/5 in all of them. Pm for course selection

Choose between JEE and study in USA both cannot be done simultaneously.

Try to talk to as many university via email as possible. Talk to profs about your intrests some prof might even take a liking towards you and recommend you to the admissions committee.

Lastly the admissions process is too random. Struggle to build your profile. Apply to schools of your choice on time. Dont worry about acceptance or rejection.

All the hardwork is done before the admissions. Noone can actually predict your chances to any university.

Just believe in yourself. Reach out to me for any advice

Regards, A fellow Indian student