Urgent Question! college applications, Extra Cirricular Activities what constitutes one and what to list?
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List the pro-biking, website design, kite flying and the other clubs.  Admission officers spend hours reading the applications.  Anything that makes you unique and attracts their attention and makes them give your application a longer read is more likely to get you admitted.  Admission members (admissions staff, teachers, staff) also have hobbies, and may be interested in one of those you mention.  They want to bring diversity to the entering class to make the education experience more valuable for everyone.
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you want lots of extracurriculars. Ask your guidance counselor what are the key extracurriculars that would make you competitive for that type of school.\n\nI believe there is an interview process so make sure you brush up on your interviewing skills now that you are young.
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All those things are important: grades, standing, SAT scores, extracurricular activities. But there are a lot of students who do outstanding in all those areas and are not accepted to Ivy League schools. I've been told by someone who reviews applications at a well-known Ivy that what they look for is something really unique in addition to those qualificaitons -- They look for students who are passionate about something.
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All of the above. (grades, rank, standardized tests)\n\nAnd if your application is not spell-checked and grammar checked, forget it.\n\nEdit: No idea what the person below me is talking about. None of the Ivies give out athletic scholarships. The people who go to college at an Ivy do it the same way anyone else does: student loans. They are just in debt longer than anyone else.
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This is a pretty big question. In terms of activities, definitely pursue what you enjoy; colleges want a diversity of students, they want people who are passionate about their activities, and they want people who are unique.\nIn terms of what you should be doing academically, I would suggest visiting good college admissions websites to get answers to that. The CollegeBoard is a good website (www.collegeboard.com) or also College Confidential. Here's an article about that: http://admitspit.wordpress.com/2006/11/07/other-sites-that-can-help/\nBy the way, I think it's fantastic that you're starting to deal with this so early; kudos!
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If school and education is important to what you hope to do in the future, you should take these very seriously. That said, it is important that your life have balance. When you are applying to colleges, they want to see that you have activities and passions outside of the classroom. Whether it's sports or clubs or volunteer work, you should spend at least five hours a week doing something constructive that isn't school work. And you should have down time as well -- time to hang with friends or family and have fun. You do need to have a life, but it doesn't mean you have to give up on your long term goals. Work hard but schedule some time in your life for stuff other than school work.
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Try to keep a positive outlook! Remeber that alll the other people in your year are new also, so everyone is feeling that strange 'newness' Getting involved in clubs and activities will also keep you occupied, not to mention look great on your college applications. BEst of luck and have fun.
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Any volunteer work will look good on his college application. But for it to help him stay focused in school, it helps to have him find something he loves doing where he can interact with people who are passionate about a particular field and who can serve as role models for him. Certainly churches are great for finding volunteer opportunities, but also check with your son's high school.\n\nIt already sounds as though your son is very focused and doing quite well. Congratulations!
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Attendance\nMarks\nTimetable\n\nand lot more you should see the scope of the application
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I don't think there is any one thing to do. Here are some things to do:\n\nGet very good grades in high school.\nGet high scores on the SAT or ACT.\nHave a well-rounded high school career--do some community service, participate in leadership activites, and participate in school organizations.\nEmphasize your talents and gifts in academic and/or social domains.\nWrite a well-crafted personal statement that explains who you are and why you would be a good fit for the college.\nGo visit the college and talk to the admissions officers about the school.\nIf you know someone who went to the ivy league schools that you want to apply to get them to recommend you.\n\nHope this helps.
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Don't rely solely on your GPA.\n\nI sure hope you were in clubs or participated in school activities.\n\nGPA is important, but they like to see involvement.\n\nSports, clubs, etc. and not just joining the pics for the yearbook, but actually having participated.
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Assuming you know the proper layout for an outline, some of the ideas you could address are - grade requirements for entry, location, extracurricular activities available, size of student body, available activities in the college town, reputation of academics at the college, jr. college versus four year college, graduate study available, scholarships available.  Hope this helps!
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Definitely include a letter, even if it's just to say who you are and why you want to participate. Also update your CV and make sure it notes everything that is relevant to the job (or program, education).
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Schooling, special skills related to the job you are seeking, clubs and organizations you have been involved in, awards you have received
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Being a business owner who gives a full college scholarship each year I can tell you when there are several submissions for our monies that are qualified.  So, we have to take a look at the community involvement and compare to narrow our choice.  If you do involve yourself, you as a person will grow as a leader and those qualities will show in your writing, demeanor and interpersonal relationships.  If I were you I would participate in 2 or 3 over the next 2 years.   Some ideas are The Boys & Girls Club,  mentor in your local elementary school after school for 1 hour maybe even only 1 day a week.  Participating in extracurricular activities such as school sports would be only important if you desire to apply for a sports schlorship.  Giving of yourself shows a person that really looks outside of just themselves and realizes there is more to life than the immediate High School and home but that you are looking outside of the box preparing for your future.  Best of luck to you!
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Get good grades. Take part in extra-curricular activities. And then apply.\n\nThis website may be useful.\nhttp://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
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Colleges look at GPA, SAT/ACT scores, extracurricular activities(not including disciplinary actions), and your essay application.  For more information and admittance requirements go to the college website you would like to attend.  It will tell you what criteria you must meet in order to be accepted.