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Is this a wise idea?

So I’m more or less a part of my religious youth group where I am a office assistant during religious school 2x a week I am on my youth groups student board which also plans a big annual carnival that …

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I was wondering what i need to do if i want a good college?

Right now i’m in11 grade but i going to be a senior soon so i was worried about that i don’t really have extracurricular’s activities. I want to study medicine, just want a good education on one of th …

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If I took an online course in places like Coursera or edX, where can I put it in my application?

Hi! I am an incoming senior this fall! I have already been filling out my applications over the summer! Along with this, I have been taking online courses that I am interested during this time. I was …

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With a gpa of 3.7-3.9 can i get the attention of the some of the greatest colleges? What else i need?

I know how to paint since little without any classes, but i have my work with me organized... this can get a extra attention on my application? Know how to draw can help me?

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Specific EC's for engineering majors during COVID

What are some ideas of specific extracurricular activities (online programs, self-initiative projects, hobbies) that a student (I want to pursue an indstrial engineering major) can do during the quara …

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Any suggestions on activities that may reinforce my chance of getting into a prestigious college?

I am a 7th grader and discovered this and want to get accepted into Duke, but I want more extracurricular activities. Any sugggestions?

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4 years ago
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How to start a nonprofit at school?

I am really passionate in tutoring and public service. I tutor online and in a few other organizations. I am interested in starting up a nonprofit for free tutoring in my school because I know a lot o …

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Some ec's for environmental science/studies?

I'm currently a junior and think of majoring in environmental science or studies. I was originally planned to do a course over the summer, but this has been canceled because of covid-19. What are some …

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If I want to be a dentist that graduates from Emory University, what type of community services should I do?

I am not sure what I should do in 9th grade because I really want to go to medical school. Whenever I think about community services, I'm not so sure which type of community service I should do, and e …

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4 years ago
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What should I my EC as?

So I have gone through my profile and updated my ECs and cant for my life figure out how to list my activity. (Rising Junior)

I am an office assistant at my synagogue religious school (Pre-K to 6th) an …

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4 years ago
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How to go about getting a "real" job?

So I am looking for a job (rising junior) and want to get a job at a nearby place like a grocery store, taco bell, home depot(cashier) as I want to make some extra side money. I'm thinking of getting …

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4 years ago
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Common App questions

Most of my main extra-curricular activities are in 12 grade (senior year). So, is that going to reflect negatively on my application?

Also, can I mention more than one organization in the Activities se …

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4 years ago
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Is it too late to start thinking of the Ivy League?

I am currently a sophomore in high school and I have done well academically from freshman year up to right now. My concern although, has to do with extracurriculars. I have had a limited amount of top …

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4 years ago
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Should I mention my team?

So I am a member of a constant top 20 school in NSDA rankings. It’s a team of just about 80 people and I have no leadership position on it. But in congress (my primary event) I was to compete at state …

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4 years ago
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Extracurriculars

I am a well-rounded student who doesn't specialize in anything. Also, I am homeschooled, which means I can't form any clubs. Any suggestions for some good, out-of-the-box extracurriculars?

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How do I get into MIT?

I am a rising freshman attending the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology next year, and I am really interested in the paths I have to take in order to be a strong applicant for MIT …

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Extra-curricular activities ideas associated with economics and law?

I'm an IB student from India, and we don't have any mock trial competitions or law societies that I can be a part of. So any help concerning extra-curricular activities that would strengthen my profil …

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4 years ago
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Is it bad that my ECs are kind of all over the place?

I hear a lot about needing a "spike" and not just being a "jack of all trades" for college apps. Despite this, I love being a "jack of all trades" because it gives me new experiences and my interests …

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How important are extracurriculars that are not related to your major like ballet, an instrument etc?

I am currently a freshman in high school and I am learning ballet. I am considering learning an instrument on a professional level but I've heard mixed answers to my question: are these extracurricula …

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How can I make my passion for photography and editing into an extracurricular activity?

I have a passion for editing and photography since I've been doing it since I was 9-10 years old. How can I use my skills to do some community service or extracurriculars in school??

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