Career questions tagged extracurriculars
What are the best extracurriculars to do as a business major?
I want to do something I can start now and be good enough after a year to put onto my college apps.
What high school classes, extracurricular activities , and internships should I look into if I want to be an entrepreneur cosmetologist ?
What high school classes, extracurricular activities , and internships should I look into if I want to be an entrepreneur cosmetologist ?
Can you still get into a good college without clubs?
I do other extracurriculars outside of school, such as archery, but none of the school clubs interest me. Will this hurt my chances?
Do universities care about what school you come from?
Currently, I don't go to a great school and admissions at top schools are quite low, However, I have the choice to change schools for my last 2 years to a better one, but I am a bit hesitant to leave since I am quite comfortable, but I don't want to stay if it makes a big difference. My current school does not give much extracurricular activity choices or any big opportunities that may help and I want to take medicine which I think makes it harder to get into a better university.
What's a technique to look through every valid past activity and achievement to put into a college application? #Fall24
It's helpful to put activities and circumstances outside school into my college app, but I'm wondering about how to determine the validity of my activities and whether I should start from middle school (most active in outside school work) , or freshmen year.
Does teaching ever get overbearingly boring or feel like a repeat of school after a while, and what are ways to get involved?
I am a Junior in High school who participated in many activities. I do Cross Country, Track, and soon start Wrestling. Other extracurricular activities for me include Robotics, FFA, and involvement in the church as well as hobbies being around pets on our farm and playing musical instruments.
I am currently a Junior in high school, I have lots of extracuriculers and I am taking lots of rigorous courses. My grades aren't look the best right now, what should I do ?
I would say I am quite well rounded, as I'm on the tennis team, I have a position on student council, club officer for 2 clubs, volunteer every weekend. I am taking 3 ap classes this year and 1 honor. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed but I want to look good for colleges. But, my grades aren't going well. What should I do?
How will I be able to cope with my academics I just entered college as a freshman and my sponsor decided to stop my institutional sponsorship I don't know what to do is there any I help I can get.?
How will I be able to cope with my academics I just entered college as a freshman and my sponsor decided to stop my institutional sponsorship I don't know what to do is there any I help I can get.
How do I create connections in the psychology field?
I am currently a high school student who is need of connections for internships and such. I also would like to know any extracurriculars that I could pursue for psychology.
What to do if I have no APs/Honors/Extracurriculars (a shy homeschooled Junior in HS who wants to pursue either becoming a lawyer or something in the forensic science area)?
I feel very behind and stressed because though I do make good grades, I know that I should have at least a few of these things but I don’t. I know the best way is for me to just do something about it but I’m not sure on how to go about it. I also feel stressed because I’m not 100% for sure which career path I should pursue: law or forensic science. I will take any advice. Do you think that it would be a good idea if I take any APs/Honors next year or will it be too late? I was thinking of taking dual enrollment next year and some CLEP exams this year. And, what extracurriculars should I do as of now, and for my senior year—ones that match the careers i want to do or a variety of different things that interest me? (sorry if i got off topic!!!) Thank you in advance because any help/advice will be appreciated!
What are some good passion projects/extracurriculars for someone pursuing a finance major in order to break into investment banking at a T20 college.?
What are some good passion projects/extracurriculars for someone pursuing a finance major in order to break into investment banking at a T20 college. I originally was thinking of being a Math major to pursue a career as a actuary so all my extracurriculars are stem/math related. Incoming high school sophomore Current Extracurriculars: Mock Trial Debate team Technology student association Math club JV tennis Founded feminist/rights club. GPA=4.0UW. GPA=4.14W
How to prepare for Physician Assistant (PA) school?
I'm a 2nd year college student and recently decided to pursue a PA path. how can I prepare for applications? - extracurriculars - programs - shadowing - volunteer opportunities I was especially worried about all the direct patient experience I need since I don't know where to start and every opportunity seems to need an additional certificate Thank you in advance!
I'm a senior in high school and barely have any extracurricular activities and leadership positions and I want to go to USC, what do I do?
I have a 4.0 GPA and a 4.45 W GPA, however I never really was encouraged or was emphasized the amount of importance extracurricular activities have on a college application until the end of my junior year. My current activities only consist of co-founding a community service club at school with mid-popularity based on reading to children, p.e dance & a year of dance team, and link crew. However, compared to all the others in my grade with amazing test scores, internships, 100+ community service hours, and in honor societies, I feel as if I am not even good enough to apply to USC, which is a great school for my dream career. I'm not sure what to do.
I am trying to get into Software Engineering and the extracurriculars I have are not related to what I am aspiring to become. Is this bad or is it okay to show this to colleges?
Does it matter if my extracurriculars are different from my chosen major? Will it look bad on my college applications? Note: This question was submitted by a learner anonymously
How do I make my club at school more active and how do I invite guest speakers to speak about their experiences?
I am apart of the leadership board of my club in school. The club mostly focuses on writing but I don't know how to get people interested in joining. Essentially, when I was given a leadership position, it was practically a dead club. I want to invite guest speakers to speak but I don't know how to start.
What extracurriculars/community college classes should I take to prepare for 2 different gap years and a Psychology PhD?
Hi there! I am a high school junior starting in August 2024. I intend to take a gap year to experience new cultures/widen my horizons then get my Psychology undergrad, take a gap year to self-reflect and gain research experience, and then return to get my Psychology PhD. The career path I have chosen is a post-secondary Psychology teacher (a psychology professor). What extracurriculars or college classes (community college classes during my next 2 years of high school as well as possibly online during my 1st gap year) would you recommend I participate in? (Some context: I have chosen to do my first gap year in Thailand or Indonesia and my second somewhere in Europe or Asia - the second one is undecided).
I am a high school sophomore and have no extracurriculars currently besides 20 community service, I plan on doing SYEP (career skill building work, and you have to research a research question, which I plan on making medical related) this summer and Girls Who Code for skill building on the side for my future resume. I also am secretary of a newspaper club but thats all. Am I on the path for success or is it far too late for me to have enough extracurriculars by the end of junior year Are you guys aware of any medical internships for 15 year olds in NYC? ?
I am in 10th grade, a sophmore, 15 y/o, female, and live in NYC.
How can I best prepare myself for working in the world of counseling?
Just graduated high school. Going to major in psychology next academic year in university. I am really interested in counseling and as I continue studying I will be able to figure out how to narrow down what kind of counseling I want my focus to be. I want to be doing things outside of school that will also be helping me to prepare for the counseling world. Any suggestions? Thank you!
How do I build my profile?
I'm a 10th grader studying in a village in a third world country. I am currently studying for my O levels in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and English. I want to know how I can build my profile through online options. What activities can I commit to during high school so colleges seriously consider me? I don't have any extracurricular options at my school and working at local stores or hospitals isn't an option so it has to be online. Volunteering options don't exist here either.