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This has been posted before; the original thread is by smder99. However, I added a lot of competitions and EC’s, as well as standardized the formatting. It was such a good list I felt it deserved to be cleaned up and rev…

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Extracurriculars account for about ~30% of college applications. So, what extracurriculars look good, and how to plan extracurriculars for college admissions? Curricular Activities, Good Leadership Skills, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership Skill, College Admissions, Library Activities, Education Policy, School Clubs, College Admission

It's a well-known fact that US colleges are genuinely interested in who you are and what matters to you. US colleges and universities ask the most personal questions and ask extensively about student hobbies and extracurricular activities. Extracurriculars account for about 25-30% of your college application. In fact, with more colleges going test-optional, extracurriculars will

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Alex Lange, PhD | College Admissions Expert ✨ on Instagram: "SO many students make the mistake of thinking that listing these extracurriculars on their college apps will get them into college!

But 😬 that kind of thinking is completely missing the point

Here’s the truth..

(But first, save this post for when you’re ready to fill out your college applications!)

Colleges don’t ❌ really care what you’re doing with your free time!!!!

What they DO care about is:

- The motivations behind the extracurricular activities you pursue
- The skills you gain through your participation in that activity
- What your extracurriculars say about your personality and strengths
- How you use your strengths to help others
- The impact you make on your community

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Alex Lange, PhD | College Admissions Expert ✨ on Instagram: "SO many students make the mistake of thinking that listing these extracurriculars on their college apps will get them into college! But 😬 that kind of thinking is completely missing the point Here’s the truth.. (But first, save this post for when you’re ready to fill out your college applications!) Colleges don’t ❌ really care what you’re doing with your free time!!!! What they DO care about is: - The motivations behind the…

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