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Extracurricular Involvement : Being involved in activities inside and outside of high school showcases your ability to manage your academics and multiple activities. If time and cost are a concern, you can begin this process by visiting your local college(s). Be on the lookout for collegefairs in your area.
How can you demonstrate interest in a college? There are many ways to demonstrate interest in a college, including attending information sessions and campustours, meeting with admissions officers or current students, participating in online chats or webinars, and reaching out to faculty members in your intended major.
During the spring of your junior year, set aside some time to talk with your college counselor (if you haven’t already) and attend any collegefairs or information sessions in your area. This is also a great time to tourcolleges and see what campuses look like while school is in session!
As you construct your college list, check to see if each college tracks demonstrated interest. If they do, make a list of the colleges that track interest and pay particular attention to your interaction with them during the admissions process. Sign up for campustours and information sessions.
and “Can you elaborate more on your favorite extracurricular?” Tell us more about an extracurricular Some colleges will simply ask for you to elaborate further on an extracurricular activity or class you’ve already mentioned on your Common App activities list. and “What’s your favorite snack?”
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