Most students realize that extracurricular activities are important for college admissions.Some do not discover this until their senior year.They have always worked hard to make good grades and test scores and thought that would be enough.Now they are faced with blanks on the college applications for extracurricular activities and they do not know how to respond.It is important that students know the role that extracurricular activities play in the college admissions process early in their high school careers.It is difficult to show long time commitment to anything if you have not been involved for more than a year.Extracurricular activities can include jobs, volunteering, special projects or anything students spend time on and are passionate about.No college or university wants students who do nothing but study all the time.They are interested in knowing what students do in their free time.They have athletic teams, theater productions, clubs and volunteer opportunities, and they want students to get involved in them.That's what makes a lively college community and one that is exciting and interesting for everyone.Some extracurricular activities are more important than others for college admissions.While many students are involved in clubs and athletics in high school, colleges also like to see students who pursue interests that show awareness and activism.If you love pets, why not consider training a guide dog? If health is more your thing, consider becoming an emergency medical service volunteer.If you're into the environment, find a highway and claim an area that you and a group of friends will be in charge of keeping trash free.Extracurricular activities can take many forms.Colleges like to see students who have taken the initiative to do something they are committed to.They are interested in your contributions and responsibilities.They want to find out about your talents and achievements.They like to see students who use their free time in ways that distinguish them from other college applicants.Most importantly, colleges want to see leadership in your extracurricular activities.Anyone can join and be a member; you need to join and be a leader.Better yet, find something that really interests you and be a founder.Start a club or study group that mentors elementary school children.If you are good with computers, start your own business to help seniors keep up with technology.Unusual extracurricular activities are always of interest to schools when they read your college applications.Who wouldn't find a student with a talent for Irish dancing, fly tying, or magic someone they would like to find out more about? Colleges are not looking for well-rounded students as much as they are looking for a well-rounded class.What do your extracurricular activities say about you?
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Extracurricular Activities - Why Are Some More Important Than Others For College Admissions?
Most students realize that extracurricular activities are important for college admissions.Some do not discover this until their senior year.They have always worked hard to make good grades and test scores and thought that would be enough.Now they are faced with blanks on the college applications for extracurricular activities and they do not know how to respond.It is important that students know the role that extracurricular activities play in the college admissions process early in their high school careers.It is difficult to show long time commitment to anything if you have not been involved for more than a year.Extracurricular activities can include jobs, volunteering, special projects or anything students spend time on and are passionate about.No college or university wants students who do nothing but study all the time.They are interested in knowing what students do in their free time.They have athletic teams, theater productions, clubs and volunteer opportunities, and they want students to get involved in them.That's what makes a lively college community and one that is exciting and interesting for everyone.Some extracurricular activities are more important than others for college admissions.While many students are involved in clubs and athletics in high school, colleges also like to see students who pursue interests that show awareness and activism.If you love pets, why not consider training a guide dog? If health is more your thing, consider becoming an emergency medical service volunteer.If you're into the environment, find a highway and claim an area that you and a group of friends will be in charge of keeping trash free.Extracurricular activities can take many forms.Colleges like to see students who have taken the initiative to do something they are committed to.They are interested in your contributions and responsibilities.They want to find out about your talents and achievements.They like to see students who use their free time in ways that distinguish them from other college applicants.Most importantly, colleges want to see leadership in your extracurricular activities.Anyone can join and be a member; you need to join and be a leader.Better yet, find something that really interests you and be a founder.Start a club or study group that mentors elementary school children.If you are good with computers, start your own business to help seniors keep up with technology.Unusual extracurricular activities are always of interest to schools when they read your college applications.Who wouldn't find a student with a talent for Irish dancing, fly tying, or magic someone they would like to find out more about? Colleges are not looking for well-rounded students as much as they are looking for a well-rounded class.What do your extracurricular activities say about you?
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