Extracurriculars and other things that stand out

[Anonymous]

Besides grades and possibly test scores what type of outside activities/awards/etc stand out to college admissions personnel? Are the particular sports, instruments, languages, etc that help?

[Anonymous]

What helps is when a teen has a genuine passion for something and takes their own initiative to pursue it. Colleges can see a mile away that kid forced into harp or fencing because a parent was sure it would make them stand out

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What helps is when a teen has a genuine passion for something and takes their own initiative to pursue it. Colleges can see a mile away that kid forced into harp or fencing because a parent was sure it would make them stand out

So I have one kiddo who knows exactly what she likes and wants to do. It’s my other kid that I’m talking about. He dabbles but never commits. I’m looking for ideas for him to pursue and if one sticks, great, if not, we tried.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What helps is when a teen has a genuine passion for something and takes their own initiative to pursue it. Colleges can see a mile away that kid forced into harp or fencing because a parent was sure it would make them stand out

So I have one kiddo who knows exactly what she likes and wants to do. It’s my other kid that I’m talking about. He dabbles but never commits. I’m looking for ideas for him to pursue and if one sticks, great, if not, we tried.

kinda hard to help because we don't know him - volunteering?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He dabbles but never commits.

What has been the activity he has enjoyed most? What does he do in his free time other than things you sign him up for?

[Anonymous]

I had a dabbler. My instructions were to try whatever dc wanted but no giving up one pursuit until.another option was already in place. This had the effect of a long stint at something that I don't think was an original passion, but eventually grew into a strong interest and EC with awards.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What helps is when a teen has a genuine passion for something and takes their own initiative to pursue it. Colleges can see a mile away that kid forced into harp or fencing because a parent was sure it would make them stand out

For example, achieving Onyx rank in Halo Infinite...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What helps is when a teen has a genuine passion for something and takes their own initiative to pursue it. Colleges can see a mile away that kid forced into harp or fencing because a parent was sure it would make them stand out

For example, achieving Onyx rank in Halo Infinite...

Shows grinding skills.