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What do i do in high school to show I’m interested in political science?
nr548grad21
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Replies to: What do i do in high school to show I’m interested in political science?
You might consider trying to find an internship with a local congressperson's office or volunteer with a local or national political campaign.
Someone interested in political science (i.e. the study of politics) is not necessarily one with strong enough political views that are closely aligned with a particular candidate or party.
So much for telling high school students to be themselves rather than choosing every activity from the viewpoint of impressing college admissions readers.
Also, it is unlikely that every political science professor at a college is a strongly partisan activist closely aligned with some political party or politician.
Lol, I don't tell them just to "be themselves." WTH, you're applying to college, not dating.
It's not about just "impresssing college adcoms." If they want a type, you need to be that type. That includes climbing out of the cozy hs box, not just being in hs clubs or leaning back, because that's "you." Top colleges aren't looking for kids who lean back.
No one is asking for "partisan activists." Just kids who can see opportunities and take them on. For heaven's sake, these kids have to have some interests they can pursue- not just proclaim they want this or like that. Same for comm service- not just some club that darts in and out for an hour of "service."
OP has debate and mock trial. Clearly, he or she can settle on a position and proceed.
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Or find an advocacy group, adults working for a cause, pressing for change, working *with* the political system.