Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Each and every college visit promises opportunities for students to interact with current students and faculty, to explore academic and extracurricular offerings, and to immerse themselves in the campus community and environment. Is it easy to access research and internship opportunities? How helpful are your academic advisors?

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Campus Tours Financial Aid Internship Extracurricular 52

HelloCollege

APRIL 12, 2023

Are there fields of study or career options that align with extracurricular activities you’ve pursued over the past few years? Take a Campus Tour and Do Research on Specific Schools Finally, we highly recommend going on a campus tour and doing more research on the schools you like.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Maybe if you have an outstanding academic record, near-perfect test scores, and a resume that's beaming with extracurricular achievements. These students also have extensive extracurricular activities, such as meaningful volunteer work or leadership positions in clubs and organizations that demonstrate dedication to going above and beyond.

Standardized Testing 52

Standardized Testing Early Decision Transcripts Financial Aid 52

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 9, 2023

Common questions about your school campus and student life can include: What facilities are available for students on campus? What are some famous clubs or extracurricular activities? What is the campus neighborhood like? Is the campus easily accessible via public transport? Are there internship programs available?

Financial Aid 76

Financial Aid International Students Campus Tours Study Abroad 76

SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 26, 2023

If you haven’t been to one and are considering signing up, they’re usually held in addition to campus tours in a place of significance on campus and they highlight specific programs, classes, and opportunities. How important are extracurricular activities? How many students typically pursue internships?

Financial Aid 52

Financial Aid Early Decision Letters of Recommendation Internship 52

SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 25, 2022

See if the colleges you’re choosing from have strong work-study programs, internships/co-op opportunities, job placement assistance, and a good alumni network. It’s likely that your campus tours and information sessions were both general and a while ago. These are all critical resources that will help you when the time comes.

Financial Aid 52

Financial Aid Placement Campus Tours Transfer 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

WashU wants to know about your activities outside of the context of school, so extracurriculars you completed as a full-time student can’t be included. This may cause anxiety for prospective students who are still in college and wondering, “Aside from summer internships, what other experiences do I have?”

University 52

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 20, 2023

The undergraduate experience is characterized by small class sizes, personalized attention from faculty, and a rich array of academic and extracurricular opportunities. If in-person visits aren’t possible, explore virtual campus tours and attend online events to learn more about each institution.

Ivy League 52

Ivy League Waitlist Financial Aid Higher Education 52

Tex Admissions

MARCH 28, 2022

On a recent UT campus tour, it excited me when the tour guide shared about “Women in Psychology.” Commentary Often, students want to apply for a major where they have few or no prior experience or extracurricular activities, and that’s okay! I have no doubt Psychology is my calling.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 9, 2023

The UC schools follow holistic admissions, like many private universities, which means their ranking system takes into account a number of qualitative aspects of your life—whether or not you’ve made the most of the opportunities you’ve been given, the level of your extracurricular involvement, and other “big picture” elements.

Out-of-State 98

Out-of-State Extracurricular Transfer Internship 98

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 28, 2023

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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