I really want to go to Columbia, Help...

bringvictory
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:08:25 +0000

Also in terms of Extra Curricular activities and the like - focus on things that most teenagers wouldn’t do. Also, focus on things you love. How many applicants are your generic over-achievers? Leadership and volunteering at hospitals and such? You gotta go beyond - show what you love. It’s also the best way to enjoy High School! Too many students are stressing themselves out because they’re doing stuff just because it “looks good.”

Once I decided to simply “find stuff I love to do and over-excel at it”, High School became great and colleges will definitely notice it. It’s really obvious, when compared to other applications.