If you're getting ready to apply to college, I bet you have quite a few things on your mind right now.
Generally, schoolwork and grades, standardized test scores, and essays tend to steal the show in the college app process.
However, another crucial part of the college application process that students often overlook is the importance of having meaningful extracurricular activities.
While some may argue that certain aspects of your applicationare more important than others depending on the level of competitiveness for the schools you are applying to, it's still crucial to ensure that you are getting involved in meaningful extracurricular activities.
If you're completely unsure of where to begin with extracurriculars, fear not!
By the end of this post, you will be completely in the know about some great extracurricular activities you can enjoy that will ALSO look awesome on your college applications.
Colleges want to see that you have excelled both inside and outside of the classroom and that you possess the necessary skills and strengths to bring a fresh perspective and strong contributions to the campus.
Ultimately, two BIG bonuses of being involved in extracurriculars (other that they can help you look good to college admissions officers) are:
- They're a great way to discover new passions and interests while getting more involved in your surrounding community
- Over time, you'll develop skills (teamwork, independence, confidence, time management) that are necessary to succeed once you’ve made it on campus.
Ultimately, any extracurriculars you choose to participate in should be ones that you're prepared to commit to. A strong level of commitment will show admissions officers that you're focused, dedicated, and set on accomplishing the goals you set for yourself.
So, with that, I'll leave the rest to you. Head out there and get involved in something you're passionate about - you won't regret it!
