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When you apply for college, you will include a list of
extracurricular activities that you were involved in.
When you apply for college, you will include a list of
extracurricular activities that you were involved in.
This list can include all extracurricular activities like singing in a choir, volunteering, part-time jobs, and more.
This list can include all extracurricular activities like singing in a choir, volunteering, part-time jobs, and more.
Engaging in extracurricular activities can make a difference when preparing your college application for two reasons:
Colleges want to see students participating in activities and within their communities. A student's active participation often means they are more likely to get involved while in college and take part of the resources and programs offered.
Extracurricular activities can highlight skills in a student's application that separates them from the rest of the applicants.
But remember, it is about the quality of the activities, not quantity, that makes a difference.
SO WHERE DO I START?
SO WHERE DO I START?
Take a look at the suggested activities to consider joining when you enter high school.
Student Government
Student Government
One of the most popular types of extracurricular experiences in high school is student government.
Skills you can learn:
Professionalism
Teamwork
Communication
Critical Thinking
Global Understanding
Time Management
Leadership
Sports
Sports
Sports include basketball, track and field, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, and wrestling. Participating in sports uses, maintains or improves physical ability and skills.
Skills you can learn:
Professionalism
Teamwork
Communication
Critical Thinking
Global Understanding
Time Management
Leadership
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteering in high school sets you apart from other students competing for an admissions slot. Many schools have school volunteer programs or partnerships with American Red Cross club, National Honor Society, Key Club, and Relay For Life.
Skills you can learn:
Leadership
Teamwork
Communication
Student Clubs
Student Clubs
Participation in clubs can improve your communication skills, foster creative thinking, and teach you how to work effectively with other people.
Skills you can learn:
Professionalism
Teamwork
Communication
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Part Time Jobs
Part Time Jobs
Most college admissions officers like seeing work experience on a student's high school resume.
Working a part-time job shows maturity and responsibility, which are qualities that are very important in a successful college student.
Skills you can learn:
Professionalism
Teamwork
Communication
Critical Thinking
Technology
Time Management
By working different part-time jobs during your years in high school, you may also find the type of career path you want to follow in college and beyond.
Other activities
Other activities
Playing Instruments
Babysitting
Tutoring
Internships
Community Theater Programs
Yearbook Committee
What if I have ONLY A few school or community activities?
What if I have ONLY A few school or community activities?
Think outside of the box...
Think outside of the box...
How to Track Extracurricular Activities
How to Track Extracurricular Activities
Format of an Activity List.docxReferences:
Breeden, D. (n.d.) Preparing an activity list for your college application.https://www.edinaschools.org/cms/lib/MN01909547/Centricity/Domain/527/pdf/prepare_activity_list_college.pdf
College Admissions. (2014a). Student story: Extracurriculars that are nontraditional [Video file]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mdk2HeiDUqQ&feature=emb_logo
College Admissions. (2014b). Student story: Extracurriculars that are self created [Video file]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTX7DcwQE-k&feature=emb_logo
Goldy-Brown, S. (n.d.). Volunteering in high school: How and why. https://plexuss.com/news/article/benefits-of-volunteering-in-high-school
Breeden, D. (n.d.) Preparing an activity list for your college application.https://www.edinaschools.org/cms/lib/MN01909547/Centricity/Domain/527/pdf/prepare_activity_list_college.pdf
College Admissions. (2014a). Student story: Extracurriculars that are nontraditional [Video file]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mdk2HeiDUqQ&feature=emb_logo
College Admissions. (2014b). Student story: Extracurriculars that are self created [Video file]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTX7DcwQE-k&feature=emb_logo
Goldy-Brown, S. (n.d.). Volunteering in high school: How and why. https://plexuss.com/news/article/benefits-of-volunteering-in-high-school
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