<p>As most overachievers (meaning 99% of CC users) know, doing something isn’t enough. You have to take it one step further and make yourself stand out. My question is, how does one do that? Whether it is soccer, German or photography, how do you make it known that you go above and beyond in that area?</p>
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<li>Internships.</li>
<li>Free selective summer programs.</li>
<li>Founding a club. </li>
<li>Winning a national award.</li>
<li>Taking college-level classes in the subject (like above the level of AP). </li>
<li>Doing well in prestigious competitions.</li>
<li>Getting a letter of recommendation from someone who supervises you in whatever it is.</li>
<li>Submitting an arts supplement, if applicable.</li>
<li>Doing research, if applicable.</li>
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<p>But in the grand scheme of things, most of this stuff isn’t remotely necessary to get into most colleges.</p>
<p>I guess working your butt off in whatever your main extracurricular is. For example, if you really like math, then join a math team (or start one), win awards in math competitions, and take as many math classes as you can. Show colleges that math is really your passion.</p>