The Koppelman Group

JULY 5, 2023

So yes, while grades and scores are paramount, Penn really cares about your extracurriculars. Penn is looking for students who excel in (some of… if not all) 4 extracurricular categories. Because of this, he checked off many of Penn’s extracurricular boxes. Need help making sure your extracurriculars shine?

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 30, 2023

One of the most important things you will need is great extracurriculars Why does Brown care about what you do after school? So what should your extracurriculars look like? We thought it might be helpful to look at a student we worked with who went to Brown and what his extracurriculars looked like. You need more than that.

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Great College Advice

JULY 25, 2023

How will you write your college extracurricular activity essay? The Common Application used to ask you to “elaborate” on one of your extracurricular activities in 150 words. How can I sum up my experience in my favorite extracurricular activities in just a few sentences?” Now this essay is not quite as common.

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SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Learn why extracurricular activities are so important for college admissions! Need options for extracurricular activities ? These include your GPA, personal statement, SAT scores, and extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities are a notable factor that colleges look for in anyone’s application.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As you ready your application, however, you notice a lack of extracurriculars. You’ve heard that extracurricular activities for college applications are essential, and now you’re […] You’ve toured the college campuses, aced your exams, and are finally nearing the end of your high school career.

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College Wise

DECEMBER 16, 2022

That's why exploring business-related extracurriculars and demonstrating an academic interest throughout high school can help increase students' chances of admission to college and their dream program. Some students apply to college with a plan to explore a wide variety of fields and then figure out where their true passions lie.

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Ivy College Essay

JUNE 30, 2023

The Best Extracurriculars for Your Ivy League College Application As the competitive landscape of Ivy League college admissions continues to intensify, students find themselves grappling with the question of how to stand out among a sea of high achievers. The answer lies in your extracurriculars, so choose wisely!

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HelloCollege

APRIL 20, 2023

But, while the work you do in the classroom should be highlighted on your college application, you should also take the time to flesh out your extracurriculars. Extracurricular activities help college admissions officers get a fuller understanding of who you are—especially who you are outside an academic setting.

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Great College Advice

JULY 25, 2023

One of the most-oft questions I get from families is some version of this: “Which is more important — grades or extracurricular activities? Grades are more important than your extracurricular activities. But there are some other things that are also super-important–more so than your extracurricular achievements.

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College Transitions

AUGUST 12, 2024

There is a famous saying in baseball that you can’t win a pennant in April but you sure can lose one. This adage is equally applicable to high school freshmen and sophomores with regard to grades (GPA math is more fun when you start strong), yet it is also quite relevant when it comes to […]

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

A significant number of students engage in more than ten extracurricular activities during the course of their years in high school. Yet, the Common App activities page limits applicants to a paltry 300 characters (not words, but characters) to describe each of their up to ten activities.

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Estrela Consulting Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

A common question vocalized by many high school students as they consider their extracurricular choices. “But…what counts?” Decoding their question, what they mean to ask is: "What will impress college admission officers?" The answer is both strangely simple and deep.YOU. You will impress college admission representatives.

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It’s Fall 2023, you are a high school senior applying to America’s most selective colleges, and you don’t have an extracurricular résumé? Sign up for and start taking How to Build an Extraordinary Extracurricular Résumé today. So, what are you waiting for?

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Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 7, 2023

Depth over breadth: How to make your extracurricular activities count for college admissions By now you already know that it’s not just about academics. While you are onto something, you need to rethink your approach in answering the question, “What do selective colleges look for in extracurricular activities?” Having a 4.0

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 11, 2023

Picking the right extracurriculars will be the difference between a rejection and an acceptance, but, luckily, we’re here to help. Below are the best extracurriculars for prospective English majors, including options whether you’re a freshman, sophomore, or senior in high school.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 29, 2023

If you’re considering majoring in philosophy in college, you may not know where to start when it comes to extracurriculars. Summer Courses or Independent Study Ok, ok, technically this is still school not an extracurricular…but it’s extra-school! Luckily, we’re here to help.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 8, 2023

Below are the best extracurriculars for prospective anthropology majors. These are all things that are developed by working for a school newspaper, so it’s a great extracurricular for showing off that you have been developing the skills you need to thrive as an anthropology student at a top college.

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iSchoolConnect

AUGUST 25, 2023

The importance of extracurricular activities in education The journey through education is not solely about textbooks, lectures, and exams. While academic achievement is undoubtedly a crucial aspect of a student’s life, it’s equally essential to strike a balance by incorporating extracurricular activities into your daily routine.

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HelloCollege

MAY 25, 2023

Many students struggle to decide which extracurriculars to include on their college applications and which activities to cross off. Luckily, this article provides a list of extracurriculars that are best left off college applications. Why Are Extracurricular Activities So Important For College Applications?

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 22, 2023

If you are dreaming of Yale, you also need to have great extracurriculars. But first, why do extracurriculars matter? The rest of your application also has to shine as well and the biggest chance you have to do this is with your extracurriculars. What do Yale students’ extracurriculars look like? Having a 4.2 We can help!

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 15, 2023

Building your business-minded resume through strategically chosen extracurriculars won’t just help you focus, though, but will show the application readers that this isn’t a random major you’ve picked off a list — it’s something you are actively engaged in and working towards a career in.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 18, 2023

This is where extracurriculars come in, and why they are so important. Below, we’ve shared the four extracurriculars you need to be doing if you want to study art history in college. We help students get into their dream schools from choosing the right extracurriculars to writing killer essays.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

And look, you’re also probably interested in the top programs out there, like Stanford, Berkeley, Michigan, Duke, and Georgia Tech, which means you’ll need not just amazing grades and scores, but a slate of impressive extracurriculars that show your dedication to engineering.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 5, 2023

So when we hear this question, we usually have to respond with a question, “What do their extracurriculars look like?” Why do extracurriculars matter at MIT? This means they will be looking carefully at your extracurriculars. got a 35 on the ACT, and still found time for a laundry list of extracurriculars.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 25, 2023

Outside of the classroom, you’ll want to focus your extracurriculars on opportunities to apply your language skills and gain cultural awareness, as most collegiate language programs also require culture and history courses. Below are four extracurriculars that will amplify your application if you want to major in a foreign language.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 4, 2023

Your extracurriculars are an amazing place to exhibit this, so it is really important that you bolster your application with activities outside of the classroom that make a difference. Below are four extracurriculars you should consider doing if you are contemplating a major in Political Science.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

You’ll need more than just exceptional grades and test scores; a portfolio of impressive extracurricular activities that reflects your unwavering dedication to computer science is a must. In-school Extracurriculars Join computer science clubs, robotics teams, or programming clubs at your school. If those clubs don't exist, start one.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Feel free to find other extracurriculars that aren’t strictly business, like writing small biz profiles for the school/local paper, getting a paying job, or getting super involved in student government. Internships “Duh” Stop sassing us, teens.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 3, 2023

Because there aren’t a ton of extracurriculars specific to potential history majors, and more high schools don’t offer a wide array of options for history electives, making a splash with your application takes some strategy.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 26, 2023

You don’t need to pack your calendar to the gills with econ-minded activities, but adding a few strategic extracurriculars that build upon your existing economics interests will make a huge difference when it comes time to press submit. Applying to college is stressful, so send us an email.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 17, 2023

But you’re struggling with how to turn those interests into tangible extracurriculars to prove that you’re passionate. The thesis is “I should go to school here please,” and the evidence is the extracurriculars you’ve pursued throughout high school. No worries, we got you. Reading If you like history, you better love reading.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 17, 2024

is use your extracurriculars to prove that you’re interested in what you say you are. We’ve talked about what you shouldn’t do in your freshman year, but now we want to talk about things that you can and should do to really make yourself stand out. The best thing you can do (outside of great grades!) So, What Is A “Niche”?

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 23, 2023

Before you start adding language-centric extracurriculars to your schedule, the first thing you need to do if you want to major in a language in college is to get exceptional grades in the language or languages, you study in high school, and to take the hardest classes you can. We help students get into their dream schools.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 24, 2023

And don’t worry, we have a step-by-step guide to expand your extracurriculars and explore your interest. If you need help developing your extracurriculars and strategizing for college admissions, reach out to us today. Reading “ Reading? But I want to get hands-on! Give me beakers! Give me scalpels!! Calm down over there.

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Humbach Education Consulting

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Your extracurricular activities are a reflection of your interests, your attitude, your work ethic, etc. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Sports, clubs, academic competitions, music, work, social activism? Why do colleges care about how you spend your time outside of class?

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Students spend hours, weeks, and even years committing to activities they hope will make them stand out in the college admissions process. Does it really make a difference if you play soccer, volunteer as a math tutor, play the piano, serve as president of the student council, or write for the school newspaper?

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 15, 2023

Extracurriculars. If you need help developing your extracurriculars and strategizing for college admissions, reach out to us today. Not because of your clear genius, but because you kids are more prone to dropping out of college to pursue your dreams. So how can you counteract these malicious, untrue stereotypes?

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