The Koppelman Group

JULY 19, 2023

We often hammer home to our students the importance of developing an academic area of expertise throughout high school. We also recommend our students increase their odds by applying to a specific program or major at their top choice school that is a natural extension of their academic niche.

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College Transitions

APRIL 4, 2024

If you’re starting to think about your college applications, you may already know that many competitive applicants now engage in internships to make themselves stronger candidates for admissions committees.[i] ii] And because not all […]

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 22, 2023

We advise all of our clients to develop an academic area of expertise throughout high school. If you’re interested in business, you should make sure your classes and your extracurriculars align. Next, your goal should be to land an internship where you can actually be involved and work. This should be highly specific.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Are you a high school student thinking about going into medicine or a related biomedical research field? Check out these 20 highly-rated medical internships for high school students. Medical Internships for High […]

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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.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In fact, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), 44% of colleges consider extracurricular activities as a significant factor in their admissions decisions. When it comes to getting into an Ivy League school, the game is all about showing that extra spark.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 29, 2023

We advise our students to get ahead by developing an academic area of expertise throughout high school; a brand, if you will. This should be a specific area of interest around which your extracurriculars and classes align. RESEARCH A lot of students don’t realize they have the opportunity to get published in high school.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 17, 2024

is use your extracurriculars to prove that you’re interested in what you say you are. They’re also treasurer for the student council at their high school and captain of the varsity baseball team. The best thing you can do (outside of great grades!) So, What Is A “Niche”? Pretty good. Also, child labor laws exist etc.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Want to experience the business world? There’s a wide variety of paths when it comes to business careers, whether you’d like to work at a tech firm, a nonprofit organization, or on the business side of healthcare. Perhaps you’re interested in finance roles, or maybe you’re more drawn to marketing and communications. Here are some […]

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 30, 2023

You can also join extracurriculars that aren’t specifically econ, but add some social-science-y flair, like writing for the school paper, joining the debate team, or the community service org that teaches financial literacy. Get a Paid Job Internships are great, but you know what’s even better?

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Simply Admissions

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Your dream future can be the compass guiding your high school journey. Explore Electives and Pathways: High schools offer specialized courses in STEM, arts, business, and more. Job Shadowing/Internships: Spend a day with a professional in your field of interest. What comes next? Designing innovative buildings?

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Starting to build out your extracurricular profile in your interest area as a freshman could be the thing that pushes you into admission at schools like Harvard, MIT, and Stanford. Keep reading for ideas on how to build out your extracurricular profile, discover your interests, and find your niche. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

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Berkeley² Academy

JULY 10, 2024

Our Steps Program for high school students grades 9th-11th, is a college admission counseling program that will help you get a head-start on planning for college admissions. You will meet with an experienced college counselor who will help you step-by-step in sculpting an outstanding academic and extracurricular profile.

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PrepScholar

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

I highly recommend trying out some medical experiences in high school before committing to a pre-med track. Many of my high school friends who hoped to go into medicine ended up changing their major during college when the pre-med courses got too difficult.

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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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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?

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Admissions.Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

Career mapping is a crucial process for high school students, as it allows them to gain clarity on their interests, skills, and aspirations and align them with suitable career paths. Also, consider participating in extracurricular activities or volunteer work to gain practical experience and develop new skills.

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 12, 2023

There are many moving parts to the college admissions process, yet most students and families don’t understand the integral role their high school counselor plays. High school counselors can help students with the college admissions process in a number of ways.

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SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Learn why extracurricular activities are so important for college admissions! Need options for extracurricular activities ? These include your GPA, personal statement, SAT scores, and extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities are a notable factor that colleges look for in anyone’s application.

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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

If you do hope to go the pre-med route in college, you’ll need to have high grades and test scores, but also impressive extracurricular activities. Why Extracurriculars Matter So Much. Extracurriculars are one way to separate driven, passionate, and the most intellectually curious students from the rest of the pack.

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 20, 2022

With so many choices for extracurriculars, it can be very difficult to determine which activities are best. No matter what stage of your high school experience you may be in, the extracurriculars you spend your time on are important as they are a chance for you to enhance your leadership skills, knowledge, and experiences.

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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. Ideally, it will also be fun.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The easiest way to begin is by joining a relevant club at school. If your high school has a student-published newspaper, yearbook committee, or English club, those are excellent places to start. If those options aren’t available, consider online classes, summer programs, or internships.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 18, 2023

Despite the popularity of art history at the collegiate level, very few high school students have access to studying art history beyond a course or two (if that, even) in high school. This is where extracurriculars come in, and why they are so important. If you’re not sure where to start, send us an email.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 4, 2023

Your extracurriculars are an amazing place to exhibit this, so it is really important that you bolster your application with activities outside of the classroom that make a difference. Below are four extracurriculars you should consider doing if you are contemplating a major in Political Science.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Intern Interning as a high school student (and tbh, even as a college student) is kind of a mixed bag, if that mixed bag was like 90% rusty nails and 10% doughnuts or something. However, if you can find an internship in your chosen niche where you actually get to do cool stuff or complete a project, then you should go for it.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 20, 2023

The National Society of High School Scholars: Benefits, Membership, And Opportunities The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) is an organization that recognizes and honors high-achieving high school students from all over the world. Is joining the NSHSS worth it?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 23, 2023

STEM Programs For High School Students STEM programs for high school students have become increasingly popular in recent years. In addition, many STEM programs offer internships and job shadowing opportunities, giving students hands-on experience in STEM fields. What are the benefits of STEM programs?

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 26, 2023

If you’re interested in studying economics in college, there are things you can do as a high school student to help you stand out in the college admissions process. The first is to take economics classes at your high school and, if you max those out, at a local community college. We help students find their perfect fit.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Hopefully, you’ve spent your high school career building a niche and exploring your interests, but if you haven’t, we have some ideas too. Maybe you want to do a film program, but you’ve spent your high school career building out interests in business. The Birkin bag of summer high school experiences.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Being on campus with other academically minded peers might help you identify what types of schools you’re interested in and help you set goals for potential schools. Jobs (and internships and job shadowing) A meaningful job or internship is hard to secure as a rising sophomore, but it’s not impossible.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 3, 2023

Because there aren’t a ton of extracurriculars specific to potential history majors, and more high schools don’t offer a wide array of options for history electives, making a splash with your application takes some strategy. Applying to college benefits from long-term strategy, so send us an email.

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HelloCollege

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The “best” science classes for STEM students in high school depend on several factors, including your current curriculum, future academic goals, and specific interests. Additional Tips: Research opportunities: Look for research programs or internships in a lab or field related to your interests.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

If you’re here, you are probably the kind of student who knows you need to be serious throughout all of high school, especially if you eventually want to go to a top-tier college. That means not slacking off and failing your first year in high school. Be an active learner, even when you’re not in school.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 31, 2023

You’re like, officially a high school student now. Remember, tours are generally given by the most enthusiastic students at each school and they’re trying to present the absolute best of their school. Intern (maybe) Internships for high school students are generally not the most involved.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

We've helped tons of students figure out how to flex their niches, from starting local businesses or going global with Etsy to securing internships at accounting firms or working with nonprofits to learn project management.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 17, 2023

But you’re struggling with how to turn those interests into tangible extracurriculars to prove that you’re passionate. The thesis is “I should go to school here please,” and the evidence is the extracurriculars you’ve pursued throughout high school. No worries, we got you. There aren’t like, History Companies.

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