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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The main arguments in this thread are ones I have made before:[b] I wish colleges rewarded the kids who make contributions to their high school community through long-standing activities[/b], whatever that looks like (varsity athlete, marching band, lead in the, play yearbook editor etc) because those roles really help the community.  Like it or not, a high school benefits when they have a great team, marching band, or a play worth seeing. And, being the lead, varsity captain or newspaper editor is significant time and provides kids with a lot of skills (running for office, extra training, meeting consistent deadlines, leading a group). Also, say the team makes the state tournament: a playoff run increases season length, requires skill, and a level of dedication that a random JV kid never has to make.  That feels more significant to me than the kid who started up a “pointy” club to deliver period products to Africa a few times a year or list a hobby on their activities list.  The kids who do the school clubs are generally also vetted through a selection process and probably have decent social skills.  I am also very much for service work in a kid’s home community (if a kid is going to the local homeless shelter every day after school in lieu of practice that is great too).

I also think a kid who manages to take electives rather than study halls should get a bump yet colleges don’t seem to care. My kids have always needed the study halls should but the kids who do studio art in all their free periods manage a lot more, imo, because they have to take their homework home.  [/quote]

THEY DO.

But you still have to present a great academic profile. Show that you have the right priorities. Can buckle down and be a good student while also being involved. This isn't rocket science. [/quote]

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