Extra Curricular Activities are activities that a student participates in, outside of and in addition to their core academic program. Examples of Extra curricular activities include but are not limited to: volunteer work, charity fundraising, trips, sports club, instrument playing, student council/government, drama performances, community service, athletics.
Why should I participate in ECAs?
If you intend on applying to colleges or universities with a more holistic admissions approach that takes into consideration a students academic record as well as their unique and individual experiences.
Super Curricular Activities are those that offer demonstration of enthusiasm towards your course/major of interest and prepare students for their chosen careers. Examples of Super curricular activities include but are not limited to Internships, job shadowing opportunities, debate clubs, master classes, online university level courses (MOOC's), precollege programs, online research, subject related competitions, MUN.
Why should I participate in SCAs?
If you are applying to a specific course or major at a university, SCAs are beneficial. This is often the case in UK universities. If your university requires a personal statement where you need to focus on a your passion for a particular course or degree, you would benefit from talking about SCAs
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The Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of more than 800 member colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. If you apply to Universities in either of these 2 countries you will likely do so via this platform.
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