College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Maybe if you have an outstanding academic record, near-perfect test scores, and a resume that's beaming with extracurricular achievements. These students also have extensive extracurricular activities, such as meaningful volunteer work or leadership positions in clubs and organizations that demonstrate dedication to going above and beyond.

Standardized Testing 52

Standardized Testing Early Decision Transcripts Extracurricular 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 28, 2023

and “Can you elaborate more on your favorite extracurricular?” Tell us more about an extracurricular Some colleges will simply ask for you to elaborate further on an extracurricular activity or class you’ve already mentioned on your Common App activities list. and “What’s your favorite snack?”

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Applications Extracurricular Campus Tours Admissions 98

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 9, 2023

Common questions about your school campus and student life can include: What facilities are available for students on campus? What are some famous clubs or extracurricular activities? What is the campus neighborhood like? Is the campus easily accessible via public transport? Are there internship programs available?

Financial Aid 75

Financial Aid International Students Campus Tours Study Abroad 75

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 9, 2023

The UC schools follow holistic admissions, like many private universities, which means their ranking system takes into account a number of qualitative aspects of your life—whether or not you’ve made the most of the opportunities you’ve been given, the level of your extracurricular involvement, and other “big picture” elements.

Out-of-State 98

Out-of-State Extracurricular Transfer Internship 98

SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 25, 2022

See if the colleges you’re choosing from have strong work-study programs, internships/co-op opportunities, job placement assistance, and a good alumni network. It’s likely that your campus tours and information sessions were both general and a while ago. These are all critical resources that will help you when the time comes.

Financial Aid 52

Financial Aid Placement Campus Tours Transfer 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

WashU wants to know about your activities outside of the context of school, so extracurriculars you completed as a full-time student can’t be included. This may cause anxiety for prospective students who are still in college and wondering, “Aside from summer internships, what other experiences do I have?”

University 52

University University Semester Campus Tours 52

Tex Admissions

MARCH 28, 2022

On a recent UT campus tour, it excited me when the tour guide shared about “Women in Psychology.” Commentary Often, students want to apply for a major where they have few or no prior experience or extracurricular activities, and that’s okay! I have no doubt Psychology is my calling.

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