Hey folks, I'm considering applying to Southwestern University. What tips can you give me on their admissions process? What type of extracurriculars are they known to value? How can I make my application stand out? Appreciate your advice!
It sounds like you're shaping up a great plan. When applying to Southwestern University, keep in mind that they, like many colleges, are seeking students who not only perform well academically but who also show a commitment to their communities.
In terms of extracurricular activities, they tend to value experiences that demonstrate leadership, significant time commitment, and measurable impact in your chosen activity. Being a part of a club and/or sports is great, but holding a leadership position or initiating a major project can make you stand out. Remember, quality is more important than quantity - you want to showcase activities that you've are heavily involved in.
To make your application stand out, showcase your unique interests, passions or skills and how you've pursued these outside of class. In your essays, connect your personal experiences and passions to what Southwestern University offers and can help cultivate. They are quite big on community engagement, so demonstrating how you have contributed to your local community and how you aim to do so at Southwestern can be quite effective. Best of luck!
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