{"id":526,"date":"2016-08-31T00:03:03","date_gmt":"2016-08-31T00:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev8.fyclabs.com\/web-upwardpath-wordpress\/?p=526"},"modified":"2023-02-10T00:03:38","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T00:03:38","slug":"extracurricular-activities-selective-college-admissions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev8.fyclabs.com\/web-upwardpath-wordpress\/extracurricular-activities-selective-college-admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Leverage Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions?"},"content":{"rendered":"

How Do You Leverage Extracurricular Activities for Selective College Admissions?<\/h2>\n
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What you do with your free time plays a significant role in the\u00a0college admissions<\/strong>\u00a0process. Actually, right after a student\u2019s high school GPA and standardized test scores, extracurricular involvement is the best way for a college to gain a deeper understanding of the person you are, what matters to you, and how you can potentially contribute to college life. The key to this question though, lies in the type of activities you have done, duration of your participation, and demonstration of your growth as an individual over the course of your commitment to the activity. The best way to come across as authentic is by staying true to you. Pursue those interests and passions that are meaningful to you and your personality, talent, creativity, and leadership ability are sure to shine through.<\/p>\n

Well, now we know that extracurricular activities can make a big difference in determining who gets accepted to a particular college and who does not. However, if you are puzzled by what counts as an extracurricular activity for college and what does not, I can help. Think of those pursuits that you do beyond the required curriculum of your school (or university, if you are a transfer student). Preferably, these pursuits should relate to your interests. Here is an example of some activities that would count as extracurricular endeavors and others that would not:<\/p>\n

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community service\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 playing video games<\/p>\n

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internships\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 taking required courses<\/p>\n

involvement with a political group<\/p>\n

hobbies \u2013 like trapeze, blogging, and archery<\/p>\n

enrichment classes \u2013 like robotics or debate<\/p>\n

volunteering for your religious organization\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moreover, the benefits of extracurricular activities are deeper than just listing them on the activities section of your application. Many colleges require recommendation letters and a coach, drama teacher, faculty advisor, employer, or leader of a nonprofit organization could be a great source for praising your efforts and contributions to others. Participation in groups or clubs could also be an ideal platform to display leadership skills or ingenuity; character traits that are highly sought after by many universities. In addition to building a strong\u00a0student resume<\/strong>, these activities offer substance upon which to draw topics for both\u00a0college application essays\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0scholarship essays.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aside from enhancing your\u00a0college application<\/strong>, extracurricular pursuits offer a number of other advantages that aid in a student\u2019s personal development and intellectual growth. Here are 6 compelling reasons to engage in activities outside the classroom that you may not have known:<\/p>\n

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  1. It offers a chance to explore your interests and discover new pastimes.<\/li>\n
  2. Instills the character traits of dedication, responsibility, loyalty, and commitment.<\/li>\n
  3. It teaches time managements skills and how to prioritize.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Students gain self-confidence.<\/li>\n
  5. It helps to gain new skills.<\/li>\n
  6. Students can expand their social circle and make friends with others that share a similar interest.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Check out our blogs next week for more tips on strengthening your extracurricular activities profile with more of Pamela\u2019s advice!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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