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Is it ok that I won't be in as many clubs as I was in as a 9th and 10th grader As a sophomore, I was in 4, and as a junior, I am in 3, but other kids around me are doing 4-6, but I don't think that I have that kind of time. Is that ok??

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Liane’s Answer

Hi Riya! With clubs, I always say quality over quantity and 3 sounds like the perfect amount. I would suggest spending your time trying to get a leadership role in a club that you really care about so that you can put that experience on your college applications!
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Don’s Answer

Hello Riya,

It is good that you want to be in clubs and have the desire to impact your fellow classmates! I don't think that it is necessarily the amount of clubs that you need to do but it is about the clubs you can manage with your time. There are a lot of possibilities outside of clubs and the clubs you are in currently that can majorly impact others around you. If you want to do more in your clubs you can always ask your teachers/leaders and find ways that can help while being able to balance your other priorities in life.

I wish you all the best!
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Andrew’s Answer

Hi Riya, I definitely agree with the sentiment that the quantity alone will not make you stand out in a pool of applicants. Rather, most schools will view your application using a holistic approach. This means that you will build your own story of how you would like the admissions office to perceive you. For example, you mention that you don't have the time to do 4-6 clubs like other kids. Is there a reason behind it that you could weave into your story? Perhaps you a taking more leadership roles that takes up more time in the clubs you care more about, or maybe you're taking time to do well in harder classes, or maybe you're working a part-time job to learn about responsibility. As long as you can justify why you are doing something different than your peers, you will be ok!
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Karin’s Answer

Hi Riya,

It is perfectly fine not to have so many clubs. It's much more important to be serious and consistent about the things that you do and have some depth and impact than just fill as many boxes as possible. Try to do something meaningful in a club that you participate in. You could organize an event, initiate some fund raising or run for president or treasurer. Also, not every extracurricular has to fall into the same category.

I hope this helps! All the best to you!

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Michelle’s Answer

Hello, Riya !

Something that is great is that you are doing extracurriculars and doing three right now is very impressive and enough to keep you active. It's absolutely fine that you do not bunch up many activities for the sake of college admissions. Live in the moment and enjoy what you do.

Keep in mind that beyond extracurriculars, colleges evaluate applicants' high school grades, GPA and SAT scores, too, so do not worry about an actual amount of extracurriculars, focus on good grades and learning and understanding the subjects you take. Some students in high school do no extracurriculars and still attend college. You are surely a step ahead in this.

Also, never compare yourself with others because you are free to build your own experiences for your own unique path. Best wishes to you in all you do !
Thank you comment icon thanks michelle! this really helped my worries. I know I shouldn't compare myself, it's just hard when there are so many competitive applicants at my school. Riya
Thank you comment icon You are welcome for the advice ! Michelle M.
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