Not Taking "Extracurricular" Activities

lookingforward
Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:16:37 +0000

Well, blogging is common, but what matters isn’t just logging on and writing something. Sewing for yourself? More a hobby. I know someone will say, “if you are passionate about it, blah, blah.” But this is your college app- ask yourself if adcoms at those colleges will find it relevant when reviewing you for admission. Tutoring, yes. (How much and what circumstances?)

Stevens in MO? Learn everything you can about them and finaid and see if you fit. Looks like they accept about 70%. They may like the language studies, will like the rigor and the job. (The job can go under ECs, for all schools.)

Keep thinking about what you have done- sometimes helps to make a list of everything, rather than thinking just through the college app lens. Then you can work with it, fine tune, make some decisions. Find something to do at your hs- this isn’t all about “clubs,” could be some other role. Volunteer in the community or through school for some project that helps the needy. Hands on is good. And does some good. You are a junior- use your time during the next year wisely. Starting now. Nothing to be lost from that.