Career questions tagged extracurriculars
How can I use my free time to better prepare for pharmacy school?
Resume tips, extracurriculars, etc.
What are some activities to keep busy?
Knowing universitiy isint all about study, ill have alot of free time, how do I manage it? What are some outside activities I can sign up for to make my time usefull?
Should I continue doing extracurriculars/sports I don't love anymore since they will make my college application look better?
I'm a junior, and I'm not as interested in some of my extracurriculars as I used to be. I feel like I'm only doing them because I don't want to quit when I'll be applying to college next year, but they're also making it harder to find time for the things I enjoy. My parents cautioned me against quitting, because it would make my college application appear less impressive, but l'm not sure if I want to spend my time doing things I don't enjoy anymore just so I can appear impressive to colleges. What should I do?
What are the best high school extracurriculars to take for astrophysics?
What are the best high school extracurriculars for astrophysics? I was advised to join clubs or organizations that could help me learn more about this subject. What high school classes would be the best to take? I know math and science classes would be the most helpful, but I wanted to see if there are better classes to take.
What opportunities for highschoolers related to finance are actually worth applying for, opportunities that aren't just pay-to-participate and money grabbers.?
I'm currently in Grade 11 (Junior) in High School in the United States I've decided I want to pursue a Finance Major in university but am unsure about what opportunities there are that will genuinely boost my application and be worth taking in terms of experience, life-skills, and knowledge that I may gain.
How worried should I be about getting into college?
I have a 4.04 weighted GPA, taken 8 AP classes, mostly honors/AP courses, but no extracurriculars because of my super strict parents. My ACT scores are 27 composite, with 31 English, 30 reading, 24 math, and 23 science, but I’m working to improve them. I really want to get into LSU or the University of Arkansas, but I’m worried my lack of extracurriculars might hurt my chances—even though I got into Louisiana Tech with a scholarship. I’m also unsure about going to Tech since it’s so close to home and I want a fuller college experience. How important are extracurriculars and ACT scores for LSU and UARK? Also, do you have recommendations for any other colleges I should consider applying to?
Is it worth it to participate in the Model United Nations program for Pre-Law?
I have been wondering if i should participate in tghe Model United Nations (MUN) Program my school offers. I know it will help as an extracurricular but is it worth the work and time i could be putting in on my studies? Thanks for the help!
What is considered good to get into a top 20 school?
I'm about to start high school, and I basically already know what i want to do with my life. Yes, I know that's unusual at my age haha. I am really hoping to go to a great school to major in psychology! So far, I have been figuring out a lot of clubs, sports, volunteering, and other extracurriculars I want to do in school. I plan to do the following: -Soccer -Track -FCA -Key Club -Volunteering at local animal shelters -Getting a job, also possibly at a animal shelter -Band/Jazz Band/County band -Peer Buddies -French -(Hopefully) Student Ambassador -And anything else that might interest me that I could fit in! As for grades, I had maintained a 4.0 throughout middle school. I plan to take 3 honors courses next year (which is the most we can do), and hopefully some AP's once I get into 11th. Our school doesn't allow us to take any until we are a junior, unfortunately. I am curious if there is anything I should change or add to this list to get into some better schools in my future. One that has interested me a lot is going to UNC at Chapel Hill, and also UPenn. I know these are some pretty tough places to get into, so I will have to put in the work. Thank you for taking your time to read my question, and hopefully I will get some constructive criticism out of this to consider!
Do research online programs like Lumiere, Indigo Research, Polygence, etc, really help in getting into better schools?
Hi I just finished my junior year and I'm about to go into my senior year. This summer I have been looking for things to do for college and came across these research opportunities. I recently got accepted into one and I'm really excited about the opportunity of stepping into something different like this, challenging myself. These research programs come with a cost which isn't something very affordable for my family and something my parents' aren't really willing to pay. I'm really enthusiastic about this opportunity, but I want to know if the price is really worth it, if I would be spending my money on something that will positively affect my future: getting into a good college, obtaining scholarships, gaining experience for my career. This is something I'm really considering even if my parents are not really willing to pay for it, I want to know if it's worth it so I can find a way to make it work. I'm open to hearing everyone's honest opinions on the topic, thank you!
Hi! I’m a high school student from El Salvador interested in studying pharmaceutical sciences in college. I’m passionate about community service and would love to start a project, school initiative, or extracurricular activity that could show leadership and help me stand out in college applications. What kind of passion project or community-focused initiative would you recommend that connects with my interest in pharmaceutical sciences or health in general"?
Hi! I’m a high school student from El Salvador interested in studying pharmaceutical sciences in college. I’m passionate about community service and would love to start a project, school initiative, or extracurricular activity that could show leadership and help me stand out in college applications. What kind of passion project or community-focused initiative would you recommend that connects with my interest in pharmaceutical sciences or health in general?" I'm rising senior and don't have much time and I'm really missing something that transmits leadership. I want to start something but, for community work initiatives most of them have been don and I want to be innovative, any ideas?
What type of an extracurricular could I do if I am interested in studying something in the field of science?
Which ones look best? How can I show leadership, initiative and values through them? Or what qualities are they looking to be transmitted through them? How important is starting a passion proyect, is it more valued than just being in a leadership role?
do your extracurriculars in high school have to be related to your major?
I'm in 4 clubs in school and I have leadership positions in most of them, but none of them are related to mechanical engineering. Is that ok if I don't necessarily want to go to an ivy league/t20 school but still want to go to honors programs such as ASU barrett or something?
What extracurriculars can I partake in as a high schooler interested in forensic psychology?
What extracurriculars could I partake in as a rising junior interested in forensic/criminal psychology? I'm looking for any and all ideas! Passion project ideas, club ideas, jobs, anything!. I'm shadowing at a law clinic this summer, but I want more stuff to do that is related to my field of interest.
How I can balance the work/life aspects being a college student?
I am a student seeking to become a mechanical engineer. As I enter college, I want to be more involved in extracurriculars. I am doubting if I can have time between classes and work. What are ways I can be involved while maintaining my academic lifestyle?
How do you decide on which extracurriculars you want to do in college?
I'm an incoming college freshman who is very excited to try new things and join different clubs and organizations at my university. I want to explore new interests while maintaining the ones I already have, but I don't know how to decide which extracurriculars to commit myself to. There's at least seven different clubs I'm really interested in. #Spring25
Tips for transferring after community college?
I am a high school student who plants to attend Orange Coast College in the fall. What are the best ways to ensure getting into top four-year universities as a transfer student, such as clubs and extracurriculars?
What is the best way to manage time in college when balancing leadership roles and extra-curricular events?
I am going to be an RA next year, as well as a leader in Young Life. Along with this, I will be taking time consuming classes next year for my major. How do I balance all of this and still get good grades?
What is the best way to manage studying, extracurriculars, and internships to increase my chances of qualifying for my dream job after graduation?
I am pursuing a bachelor degree in Human Services, while minoring in Athletic Coaching. I will also be playing collegiate softball.
What extracurriculars should I take to help strengthen my law school application ?
What extracurriculars should I take to help strengthen my law school application? #Spring25
What are strong extracurriculars that most colleges would like to see?
i don't have many extracurriculars besides sports so I was wondering how I could strengthen my extracurriculars.
What are some strategies that help with staying involved in activities on campus but not be so busy that you do not have time to study?
I'm a sophomore in college, and I'm involved in activities both related to my major and not related to my major, such as music.
How important are college extra curricular activities on my resume?
I work 15 hours a week, go to college full-time and am a sophomore Engineering student. #Spring25
What types of events or activities does the college host regularly (e.g., concerts, clubs, speakers)?
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How can I handle a busy high school schedule?
So I'm in AVID and I know that might be a lot to do on top of Early College and Honors classes. I want to do marching band but I feel like it'll be a lot. Do you have any strageties on how I can balance these things?
What extracurriculars/activities did you do that resulted you into getting into a well-known college & later law and/or med school?
I'm a high school junior interested in either going the political science route or pre-med route with a focus in neuroscience.
what are some extracurricular ideas for someone with interests in psych + bio?
what are some things i can do to start building my college app around an interest in psych + bio? [extracurriculars, competitions, etc] i’ll be a rising sophomore this summer + i’m scared i’m not doing enough to stand out to colleges in the future 😰 any advice is appreciated <3
What extracurriculars stand out for healthcare related majors?
I'm currently a junior in high school who wants to pursue nursing. Are there any activities such as clubs, hobbies, volunteer work, etc., that can help me stand out for college?
What good Extracurricular examples should I try for?
Since it's now closer to my senior year of high school, I still have some time to do extracurriculars to help me improve myself for college. I did a few, but I don't know what type of them looks good on it. Any suggestions?
What content makes up a good high school resume?
I want to start building up my extracurricular and academics in order to create a well rounded profile for myself. And also because I'd like to be more involved in my community and sports for my own goals of self improvement and putting myself out there. Any tips?
Should I take softball next year in my junior year of high school?
I am currently a sophomore in high school that is starting to pick next year’s classes. I am not planning on playing high school in college, so I’d like to know if it’s worth it to play softball all 4 years of high school. Is it better to play 4 years of high school, or find some extracurriculars to do (I don’t know what I want to be or major in so if there are any suggestions as to what I can do for better ECs or to figure out a good career path/major) I do very well in school and next year I have a pretty full and difficult class schedule. I have been wanting to quit softball for a while (I’ve been playing for 5 years), but I’m scared I will miss it or regret it. However, I feel like i would be much less stressed without softball, and maybe even happier. Do you think I should continue playing all 4 years? Will it look better on college applications to continue playing or does it not make a big difference whether I quit or stay? If I were to quit, I’d just add another class to my schedule.