How do you get into a top college if you can’t get into any extracurriculars in high school?
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Anonymous
| It’s frustrating when so many colleges expect extracurriculars when they are so selective in many large high schools. I know kids who can’t pass tryouts for sports and get rejected from things like robotics or model UN. And what blows my mind is that many of the students who do those things still get denied. It feels you bad to be a superhuman to succeed at the level needed to be competitive for admissions |
Anonymous
| Get a job. Have a hobby. |
Anonymous
| Find opportunities outside the school. Varsity sports doesn’t help college admissions if not recruitable. |
Anonymous
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Read this.https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/465/1233143.page
Yes every kid is trying for that same-ish EC NP |
Anonymous
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/465/1233143.page |
Anonymous
Ah the season for ECs: https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/135/1263109.page |
Anonymous
| Kid should be doing what they like/love/passionate about. If nothing, try things. Stick to one or all. Enjoy the activity. |
Anonymous
| They want to know how student spent time outside of school hours |
Anonymous
| Character, academics and test scores. |
Anonymous
Make something that shows initiative, exploration outside the classroom, and develops/showcases a passion. Genuine things are always the most important. |
Anonymous
| The same as when you can't get a job working for other people's company. Start your own - be an entrepreneur and create your own path forward! |
Anonymous
Are you crazy? Most start ups fail |
Anonymous
| Get a summer job. |
Anonymous
| Schools have lots of clubs that anyone can join. Volunteer somewhere outside of school. Get a job. |