Be involved, Stay Involved- Extracurricular Activities
Nov 07, 2019
Sports, clubs, academic competitions, music, work, social activism? Why do colleges care about how you spend your time outside of class? Your extracurricular activities are a reflection of your interests, your attitude, your work ethic, etc. Admission officers can learn a lot about you by your activity list – but they care less about what you do and more about how you do it. Colleges are looking for three basic qualities in your activities – longevity, leadership, and lasting impact.
- Longevity. Colleges would rather see you be deeply involved in a few activities over several years, than just show up to one meeting for every group, club, or sport at your school. Choosing a few activities and sticking with them over time gives you a chance to improve your skills, take on leadership roles, and make an impact.
- Leadership. Being a leader demonstrates that you are a committed member of the group – someone...
Advice from a Park Scholarship Finalist
Feb 28, 2019
Watch and learn from Seth Kodikara all about the Park Scholarship from a Park Scholarship Finalist.
- The Park ScharlshScholarshiption Process
- Insight on the Interviews
- Advice for underclassman on their extracurricular activities to improve their resume
- And much more.
