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Getting Into College: Co-Curricular Activities

11.08.2009 · Posted in Home and Garden Articles

Regardless of what you may have heard, grades are the most important thing when it comes to college admittance. A close second, however, is a proven track record of extra-curricular activities. A well-rounded student with a lot to show for the time spent in high school is more important than being the president of this or the captain of that. Behind-the-scenes players are just as important because you’re demonstrating commitment and the ability to prioritize. If you need help getting started, start by considering the following tips:nn1. Look around at school. Even if you’ve been playing tennis on the school team for years, allow yourself to evolve into new areas as well. Do you like photography? Chess? French? There are probably clubs or activities for just about anything that interests you.nn2. Look for work. Being gainfully employed says a lot about a person’s responsibility level and ability to manage time. The paycheck would help your college savings account, as well. Even if you find work that doesn’t pay, such as an internship, the college admissions board will be impressed with your efforts to juggle work and your studies at the same time.nn3. Help others. Charity work is good for the soul and it allows you to spend time with the kinds of people you feel strongly about. Are you drawn to the elderly? Spend time at your local nursing home and help out where you are needed. You’ll feel good about yourself and likely cheer someone else up at the same time.nnDon’t stop with just one activity. If you do enough soul-searching, you can probably find a couple of vastly different areas of yourself that lend themselves to activities. Prioritize your responsibilities, make sure that your grades aren’t suffering and then feel free to join away.nnIn the end, you’ll have made a strong case for yourself to be admitted to college. You’ll have shown passion and suddenly you’re application will stand out from all the others. Universities want a diverse student body and you’re various experiences should convince them that you are a unique individual.

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