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How many extracurriculars should I be involved in for my college applications?
Is there an amount that is too much or an amount that is too low? Please let me know.
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Jerel’s Answer
Hi Daphne and thank you for your question. Honestly, there is no magic number of extracurricular activities you need to have to impress college admissions officers. What's more important is the quality of your involvement and the impact that you've made.
Rather than focusing on quantity, consider pursuing extracurricular activities that you're passionate about and that align with your interests and values. Look for opportunities to take on leadership roles or make a meaningful impact in your community through your involvement. It's better to have a few extracurriculars that you're truly invested in than to spread yourself too thin by trying to participate in too many.
That being said, it's also important to find a balance. Don't sacrifice your grades or mental health by taking on too many extracurricular activities. It's better to have fewer activities and perform well in them than to have too many and struggle to keep up. Focus on quality over quantity and find a balance that works for you. I hope this helps. Good luck with your college applications!
Rather than focusing on quantity, consider pursuing extracurricular activities that you're passionate about and that align with your interests and values. Look for opportunities to take on leadership roles or make a meaningful impact in your community through your involvement. It's better to have a few extracurriculars that you're truly invested in than to spread yourself too thin by trying to participate in too many.
That being said, it's also important to find a balance. Don't sacrifice your grades or mental health by taking on too many extracurricular activities. It's better to have fewer activities and perform well in them than to have too many and struggle to keep up. Focus on quality over quantity and find a balance that works for you. I hope this helps. Good luck with your college applications!
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Stephen’s Answer
I would say 1-3 is the best. This gives you time to keep your grades up and also to get invested and grow within the activity/organization.
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Nicholas’s Answer
There isn't an amount that is too much. There isn't an amount that is too low either. Participate in as many as makes you happy!
One of the key benefits of participating in more is that is gives you a greater variety of experience. This helps you narrow down areas you enjoy and are more passionate about, which will lead to more fun.
Something else to consider is taking on leadership roles within your extracurricular activities. As an example, if you were the president of a club or the captain of your sports team, that adds a lot of credence to your experiences. Leadership roles could really help extracurricular participation stand out on an application as well as help build life skills.
As mentioned in other comments, the most important thing is finding something you enjoy and not just doing an extracurricular activity "just because".
One of the key benefits of participating in more is that is gives you a greater variety of experience. This helps you narrow down areas you enjoy and are more passionate about, which will lead to more fun.
Something else to consider is taking on leadership roles within your extracurricular activities. As an example, if you were the president of a club or the captain of your sports team, that adds a lot of credence to your experiences. Leadership roles could really help extracurricular participation stand out on an application as well as help build life skills.
As mentioned in other comments, the most important thing is finding something you enjoy and not just doing an extracurricular activity "just because".
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Rahul kumar’s Answer
There is no hard and fast rule for it.. You can get involved and participate in activities which u like. but i suggest try as much as possible in beginning and find which one u like the most. and accordingly you can take a call on it later. As name itself suggest extracurriculars means extra along with your curriculum.
And i suggest you to choose your extracurricular activities based or aligned to your future en-devour.
And i suggest you to choose your extracurricular activities based or aligned to your future en-devour.
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Edison’s Answer
Hello Daphne;
About extra curricular work, some charities will take you in and train you on specific roles, I just finished a MoreThanPink Walk where I was co-chair of the opening ceremony, the experience was amazing- the rewards of volunteering and undertaking a leader role is burdensome, it does pay off- for schooling is important to maintain a healthy balance, those charities will consume a lot of your time! So something has to give!! I like taking one or two a year because the work is strenuous and intense- you’ll need time to recover, and support yourself or undertake your normal school work! Have fun! And have fun!!
About extra curricular work, some charities will take you in and train you on specific roles, I just finished a MoreThanPink Walk where I was co-chair of the opening ceremony, the experience was amazing- the rewards of volunteering and undertaking a leader role is burdensome, it does pay off- for schooling is important to maintain a healthy balance, those charities will consume a lot of your time! So something has to give!! I like taking one or two a year because the work is strenuous and intense- you’ll need time to recover, and support yourself or undertake your normal school work! Have fun! And have fun!!