Extracurriculars 101

Recorded Monday, April 11, 2022 at 10:00 PM

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The admissions process is hard - Priya is here to help!

Schedule a free consulation to meet Priya and get your questions answered

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Building a balanced school list you’ll love
Increasing your acceptance chances at top schools
Writing amazing college essays
Managing all requirements and deadlines
Maximizing financial aid
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Building a balanced school list you’ll love
Increasing your acceptance chances at top schools
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So much more!

About this livestream

Description

In this stream, Priya gives you the breakdown on extracurriculars! If you want to know what our signature catchphrase, "spiky beats renaissance," means, then join Priya as she walks you through CollegeVine's best advice on approaching extracurriculars (so your "spike" can beat the all-too-common "renaissance" candidate).

Priya will give you a rundown on how to cultivate a strong narrative through your extracurriculars, and administer plenty of tips and tricks you'll need in order to find your spike and make your profile stand out to admissions officers.

Come prepared to drop all your admissions-related questions in the chat, where Priya will answer them live!

Advisor

Priya Desai

Education
UCLA
Bio
Priya Desai has worked in college admissions for over five years and has helped others with writing for as long as she can remember! Priya graduated summa cum laude from UCLA's Class of 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and worked for a top human resources consulting firm shortly after graduation. During the pandemic, Priya realized a passion for helping others - especially students - feel more empowered in their educational and professional trajectory. Priya also has work experience in healthcare technology, marketing, art, teaching English to non-native speakers, and tutoring from the preschool to high school level. As an oldest sister and cousin, Priya is passionate about helping younger students navigate the often-confusing and seemingly opaque world of college admissions on a personal level.
Specialties
PsychologyPolitical ScienceArtComputer ScienceEngineeringBiologyHealthCognitive ScienceDiversity, Equity, and InclusionStudents with ADHDVolunteeringSTEMCommunity OrganizingNon-Traditional StudentsTransfer StudentsInternational StudentsGraduate AdmissionsMedicineLGBTQ+ students
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Undergrad College: University of California, Los Angeles '20

Major: Psychology

Work Experience: I have been working at CollegeVine for two years in various capacities, including mentoring students, editing hundreds of essays, and creating blog content. I have also interned in healthcare consulting.

My Admissions Story: I am extremely grateful for all the help I received as an applicant and want to pay it forward by demystifying the admissions process for others.

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