AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Extracurricular activities, talents, personal qualities, volunteer work , work experience, and first-generation status are also considered in the admissions process. Northeastern takes a holistic approach, so extracurricular activities, leadership roles , recommendation letters, and essays also carry weight in the admissions process.

Admissions

Tex Admissions

MAY 8, 2025

For example, they wish to discuss being the National Honor Society president, but instead of writing out their experiences, they hesitate and dont write anything. Food also provides a perfect vehicle to build an essay around work experience, a cultural extracurricular, or adapting to different environments.

National Honor Society

HelloCollege

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Showcasing Scholarship, Leadership, and Service If you’re a high school student with a stellar grade point average, a passion for community service, a positive attitude, and aspirations to become a member of the prestigious National Honor Society (NHS), you’re on the right path toward success.

National Honor Society

Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 20, 2022

With so many choices for extracurriculars, it can be very difficult to determine which activities are best. No matter what stage of your high school experience you may be in, the extracurriculars you spend your time on are important as they are a chance for you to enhance your leadership skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Extracurricular

Ivy College Essay

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It provides admissions officers with a comprehensive overview of your extracurricular involvement and accomplishments, offering them insight into your character, interests, and potential contributions to their institution. Choose activities that you are genuinely passionate about and that demonstrate your skills, leadership, and character.

Ivy League

Essay Hell

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

ENTERED : “Write a college application essay about XXX (my son’s name) Robinson from Laguna Beach” RESULTS : XXX Robinson is an inspiring young man from Laguna Beach, California who is driven to make the most of his academic and extracurricular opportunities. GPA while taking a rigorous course load of AP classes.

Applications

AdmissionSight

MARCH 28, 2025

Extracurriculars and awards Showcase leadership roles, volunteering, clubs, and top programs like the National Honor Society or Science Olympiad. You can stand out with strong extracurriculars, leadership roles, and thoughtful personal insight responses. Choosing Undeclared wont hurt your chances of getting in.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 12, 2024

Resources: Both public and private schools offer extracurricular activities, but the range and intensity may differ. C ollege Private Counseling Develop an organized and effective application strategy that leverages your academic and extracurricular experience to stand out.

Private School

AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Extracurricular activities. A balanced extracurricular profile with depth in a few key areas can set you apart. Examples include: Lions International for community involvement Science National Honor Society for academic interests National Speech and Debate Association for speech and political engagement Personal essay.

Letters of Recommendation

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 19, 2024

Remember: this will vary depending on your major, personal preferences, and extracurricular schedule, but it’s important to ensure you’ve covered all the material you need for the MCAT ahead of taking the test in spring of Junior year. Sample Carnegie Mellon 2.5-Year

Semester

StandOut College Prep

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and active members of the National Honor Society to be eligible to receive up to $10,000 towards their continuing education this coming Fall. This is awarded to students with the highest combination of academic excellence and extracurricular achievement.

Scholarships

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 3, 2023

Selective colleges and universities, including the UC schools, want to admit students who have specialized in extracurricular pursuits and distinguished themselves among their peers. Students who did not have the time or opportunity to participate in many extracurricular activities should explain why that was the case.

Extracurricular

StandOut College Prep

APRIL 2, 2023

Honors received (e.g. President’s Award, Honor Roll, National Honor Society, etc.). Common App: Extracurricular Activities & Work Experience This is the section where you can report the activities and paid work you’ve done during your years of high school. Unweighted GPA and/or weighted GPA.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 9, 2023

Part 2: What to include in the Common App Additional Information section Information that you’d want to include in the Additional Information section generally falls into two categories: extenuating circumstances and other details related to your academics and extracurriculars. Example: My single mother works two jobs.

Semester

Tex Admissions

MARCH 26, 2022

As a two-time national competitor in the Introduction to Business and Business Procedures events for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), I’m acquainted with organizational management procedures and business leadership.

Internship

StandOut College Prep

AUGUST 18, 2023

Carrie Colglazier Memorial Scholarship This is offering $16,000 to qualified FHS seniors who are members of FFA and to qualified HSEHS seniors who are members of the HSEHS girls soccer team or girls track team or FFA or National Honor Society. Applicants must have consistently participated in the Colglazier Workday. Apply here.

Scholarships

College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Additional Awards 2018 National Honors Society Academic integrity, community service, volunteering 2020 College Board AP International Diploma Received for my AP exam scores. Have I pursued opportunities outside of my school because of limitations around course and/or extracurricular offerings? In short, you can.

Applications

AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

However, even with higher acceptance rates in ED, admission remains highly competitive, and applicants must present strong academic credentials, compelling essays, and meaningful extracurricular involvement to stand out. With acceptance rates continuing to decline, academic excellence alone is not enough.

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