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what types of ecs should i do if i wanna study business in college?
hi, im allaya, a high school freshman and im planning on getting an undergrad in economics and then an mba. what are the ecs or things i should do throughout high school to get into a good college?
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Salar’s Answer
Hey Allaya! That sounds like a great plan! To get into a good college for business, you should focus on extracurricular activities that demonstrate your interest and skills in the field. Joining business clubs, competing in business-related competitions, and doing internships or part-time jobs in business will show your commitment and passion. Don’t forget to take on leadership roles in school clubs or organizations to highlight your ability to lead and manage. Also, consider getting involved in community service projects to showcase your social responsibility. Keep up the good work with your academics too, especially in subjects related to economics and business. Pursue your entrepreneurial projects if you have any, and don’t hesitate to network with professionals in the business world. You’ve got this, and I wish you the best in your journey to college and beyond!
thank u sm, salar !!
allaya
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Amanda’s Answer
Hi Allaya,
Great question! The advice I would give you is to not overwhelm yourself with extracurricular activities, but rather find what you are passionate about and focus on those 1-2 activities. If those 1-2 activities are economics/business-related, then great! But, if not, it is completely fine to do a different activity while still pursuing a degree in economics. If anything, colleges would love to learn more about you other than your professional interests and see what drives you.
To explain further, extracurriculars are indeed important for colleges, but what is more important is demonstrating that you've invested time and energy in an activity and ideally holding a leadership position in that activity (vs. having several activities listed on your resume that you did not put too much effort in). In choosing an EC, you should ask yourself whether this is something that you feel comfortable talking about in interviews/essays, what impact you have had in this activity, and what skills you have learned/demonstrated (e.g., time management, leadership, problem-solving). Schools want to know that you will be an engaged member of the community and student body! These ECs can take the form of student clubs, internships, sports leagues, volunteer work, and so on.
Great question! The advice I would give you is to not overwhelm yourself with extracurricular activities, but rather find what you are passionate about and focus on those 1-2 activities. If those 1-2 activities are economics/business-related, then great! But, if not, it is completely fine to do a different activity while still pursuing a degree in economics. If anything, colleges would love to learn more about you other than your professional interests and see what drives you.
To explain further, extracurriculars are indeed important for colleges, but what is more important is demonstrating that you've invested time and energy in an activity and ideally holding a leadership position in that activity (vs. having several activities listed on your resume that you did not put too much effort in). In choosing an EC, you should ask yourself whether this is something that you feel comfortable talking about in interviews/essays, what impact you have had in this activity, and what skills you have learned/demonstrated (e.g., time management, leadership, problem-solving). Schools want to know that you will be an engaged member of the community and student body! These ECs can take the form of student clubs, internships, sports leagues, volunteer work, and so on.
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Justin’s Answer
Hi Allaya, I totally agree with Salar, who has a ton of good ideas for you. One EC I wish I had done was the Debate team. I say this because after ~15yrs in the business world, I've realized so much comes down to clear, articulate, and persuasive communication. Added food for thought!
thank u for sharing ur pov on this justin !!
allaya
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PwC’s Answer
Macro-economics is the way to go. It relates to real world, practical applications and situations.