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ExtracurricularsWhat Colleges Actually Look For in Extracurriculars
It is not about the number of clubs. Colleges are looking for commitment, initiative, and a story your activities tell together.
ExtracurricularsHow to Build a Spike: The Case for Going Deep on One Thing
A spike is a single area where you go deeper than almost anyone your age. For selective schools, it often does more than being well-rounded.
ExtracurricularsStarting a Club or Project That Is Not Just Resume Padding
Admissions readers can smell a club that exists only for a college application. The ones that impress solve a real problem for real people.
ExtracurricularsSummer Activities That Actually Strengthen Your Application
You do not need an expensive program to have a strong summer. What matters is initiative and follow-through, which come in many affordable forms.
ExtracurricularsLeadership Without a Title: What Colleges Are Really Looking For
You do not need to be president of anything. Colleges care about influence and responsibility, which look like a lot of things that are not a title.
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