Solomon Admissions

JANUARY 5, 2024

Understanding the Role of Extracurricular Activities As admissions consultants, we are often asked about the role that extracurricular activities play in the college application process. However, thinking outside… The post What extracurricular activities do colleges look for?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

On the other hand, if you are a superstar premed student, you might be wondering whether you're optimizing your time by pursuing the “best” extracurricular activities for medical school. What are some unique extracurriculars for medical school? How could you compete with them? Do you even want to? Are you missing anything critical?

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Ivy Central

APRIL 6, 2023

As the last few college offers trickle in it’s time to take a step back and consider what we can glean from the wins and rejections our students have received in the 2022/23 application cycle and the messages being received from different quarters of the college application universe. The future of standardised tests.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There are many reasons to participate in extracurriculars. Moreover, extracurriculars are not only personally and professionally enriching, but can also be a critical component of your college applications. In fact, there are ten blank spaces for extracurricular activities on the Common […] Plus, they’re fun!

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 21, 2023

Other parts of your application have to shine; this includes having killer extracurriculars. Why do extracurriculars matter? 95% of Dartmouth’ s class of 2026 were in the top decile of their high school, but that doesn’t mean that every applicant who was at the top of their class got in. Every applicant is different.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 26, 2023

Harvard uses a holistic admissions process, meaning they look at all aspects of your application. A large part of that is your extracurriculars. You may ask yourself, “Well, what should my extracurriculars look like?” Many of them relate to your extracurricular activities. Extracurricular? Let us break it down.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 9, 2023

acceptance rate, Columbia is looking for applicants who are the ~full package~. A big part of that is extracurriculars. Yes, this includes grades and scores, but also essays, supplemental materials, and especially extracurriculars. Let’s take a look at their extracurriculars. Everyone knows it’s hard to get into Columbia.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 25, 2024

For the Class of 2027, only 1,291 students were admitted from among 26,914 applicants. As one of the last holdouts that forgoes the Common App (alongside Georgetown ), MIT has its own application portal with a tailored set of prompts and application components, ensuring that students apply intentionally. These were: 1.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 17, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you are here to learn about the best extracurriculars you can do if you’re interested in law. When you put together an application for your dream school, you have to think like a lawyer and bring solid evidence that you’re the right person for them to admit into their program – aka, your extracurriculars.

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Great College Advice

JULY 25, 2023

How will you write your college extracurricular activity essay? The Common Application used to ask you to “elaborate” on one of your extracurricular activities in 150 words. However, many other colleges do require it, either as a part of their application or as a “supplement” the Common Application.

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HelloCollege

APRIL 20, 2023

But, while the work you do in the classroom should be highlighted on your college application, you should also take the time to flesh out your extracurriculars. Extracurricular activities help college admissions officers get a fuller understanding of who you are—especially who you are outside an academic setting.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In the college application process, there are a lot of pieces you will likely start and finish within your senior year—writing essays, gathering documents, synthesizing your resume of activities—these are just a few. We are considering the whole pie, which is made up of many parts, when we read your application. Welcome, Danielle!

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

High school juniors are at a pivotal stage in the college application process. Engage in Extracurriculars Colleges want to see students who are involved outside of the classroom. Build Strong Relationships with Teachers Letters of recommendation will most likely be a necessary part of your application.

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College Wise

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Not so with business applicants. That's why exploring business-related extracurriculars and demonstrating an academic interest throughout high school can help increase students' chances of admission to college and their dream program.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

In an effort “ to create a more equitable admissions process ,” Lafayette President Nicole Hurd declared that her college, “will now only consider up to six activities rather than the 10 available through the application form.”

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As you ready your application, however, you notice a lack of extracurriculars. You’ve heard that extracurricular activities for college applications are essential, and now you’re […] You’ve toured the college campuses, aced your exams, and are finally nearing the end of your high school career.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 30, 2023

One of the most important things you will need is great extracurriculars Why does Brown care about what you do after school? So what should your extracurriculars look like? We thought it might be helpful to look at a student we worked with who went to Brown and what his extracurriculars looked like. You need more than that.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As such, English programs at top-tier universities receive a flood of applications each year. Popular majors equal competitive majors, so you need to make your application shine to stand out from the crowd. By focusing in on something specific, you can showcase your expertise and passion, making your application truly stand out.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The college application process can feel like navigating a haunted house—full of unexpected twists, bumps in the night, and chilling deadlines. By avoiding these ten common application mistakes, you’ll be well on your way to escaping the fright and finding your way to college admission success. But don’t be spooked! LEARN MORE 2.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 16, 2024

THE UNIQUE DEMANDS OF BUSINESS SCHOOL ESSAYS Business school admissions essays differ from other undergraduate applications in that they often require students to demonstrate a clear understanding of their career goals, leadership potential, and personal values. 150-200 words) 2.

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Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 7, 2023

Depth over breadth: How to make your extracurricular activities count for college admissions By now you already know that it’s not just about academics. While you are onto something, you need to rethink your approach in answering the question, “What do selective colleges look for in extracurricular activities?” Having a 4.0

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It’s Fall 2023, you are a high school senior applying to America’s most selective colleges, and you don’t have an extracurricular résumé? Sign up for and start taking How to Build an Extraordinary Extracurricular Résumé today. So, what are you waiting for?

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Great College Advice

JULY 25, 2023

One of the most-oft questions I get from families is some version of this: “Which is more important — grades or extracurricular activities? Grades are more important than your extracurricular activities. The Importance of Your Transcript The number one most important element of your college application is your transcript.

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HelloCollege

MAY 25, 2023

Many students struggle to decide which extracurriculars to include on their college applications and which activities to cross off. Still, choosing an appropriate activity list for your college applications is crucial. Luckily, this article provides a list of extracurriculars that are best left off college applications.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 11, 2023

Since you’ve been taking English classes since practically your first day of school, you may be thinking you don’t have to do much to make yourself look like a strong applicant. Picking the right extracurriculars will be the difference between a rejection and an acceptance, but, luckily, we’re here to help.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 8, 2023

Before you press submit on your application, though, there are some things you should do to make yourself stand out. Below are the best extracurriculars for prospective anthropology majors. If you’re not sure how to make your application pop, send us an email. Archaeology is, after all, a subset of anthropology!

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 29, 2023

If you’re considering majoring in philosophy in college, you may not know where to start when it comes to extracurriculars. There aren’t many direct analogs between high school activities and a philosophy degree, so you’ll need to get creative to help your application stand out. Luckily, we’re here to help.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 18, 2023

This leaves students in a tough position — how do you differentiate yourself from other applicants when there won’t be much on your transcript to show your interest in art history? This is where extracurriculars come in, and why they are so important. Submit writing, join the editorial team, and read past issues.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 22, 2023

If you are dreaming of Yale, you also need to have great extracurriculars. But first, why do extracurriculars matter? The rest of your application also has to shine as well and the biggest chance you have to do this is with your extracurriculars. What do Yale students’ extracurriculars look like? Having a 4.2

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 15, 2023

Building your business-minded resume through strategically chosen extracurriculars won’t just help you focus, though, but will show the application readers that this isn’t a random major you’ve picked off a list — it’s something you are actively engaged in and working towards a career in.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 5, 2023

So when we hear this question, we usually have to respond with a question, “What do their extracurriculars look like?” Why do extracurriculars matter at MIT? This means they will be looking carefully at your extracurriculars. Each applicant is different, but there is a certain caliber of applicants that we often see get in.

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College Planner Pro

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Importance of Personal Character Qualities in College Admissions In the highly competitive arena of college admissions, academic excellence and extracurricular achievements often take center stage.

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College Planner Pro

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Importance of Personal Character Qualities in College Admissions In the highly competitive arena of college admissions, academic excellence and extracurricular achievements often take center stage.

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College Transitions

JULY 8, 2024

College application resumes are different from professional resumes. There’s a certain way your resume for college applications should be to ensure your profile stands out. In one page, your resume will need to cover your academics, background, extracurricular activities and achievements.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

And look, you’re also probably interested in the top programs out there, like Stanford, Berkeley, Michigan, Duke, and Georgia Tech, which means you’ll need not just amazing grades and scores, but a slate of impressive extracurriculars that show your dedication to engineering. Heck, even a Lego building club could work here.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 11, 2024

Today’s post offers an introduction to college admissions and will provide starting points for all high school students to ensure they can start the application process with confidence. What’s included in a college application? These portals are where you’ll create a student account and complete and submit your applications.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 25, 2023

Even if the language you want to study in college isn’t offered by your high school, you need to illustrate to application readers that you are a language person by taking whatever you can take and excelling in it. Below are four extracurriculars that will amplify your application if you want to major in a foreign language.

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