The Extracurricular Activities that Top Colleges Do/Don't Want to See

[@lourdricksroom]

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[@AnaCosta-zu2rd]

“As long as you’re not an international applicant” that hurt lmao

[@lourdricksroom]

I’m sorry 😭😭 wishing you the best of luck

[@nidasiraj06]

Yes it definitely did hurt!

[@doodles1820]

😭😭😭😭

[@doodles1820]

@@lourdricksroom any tips for international applicants?😭

[@dn_467]

​@@tanja1102 did he took the sat or act ? Cause I can't decide which one to take or if I should take it 😭😭😭💀

[@omotunde1982]

This is very nice to hear as a rising junior 😭!

[@lourdricksroom]

Good luck next year!

[@y4dhu]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:57 *🎓 Understanding Harvard's Rating System for Extracurriculars* - Harvard uses a rating system from one to six for evaluating extracurriculars. - Factors like honors, scope (local vs. international), and elected positions significantly impact ratings. - Most admitted students fall into the two-plus or two-minus range. 05:25 *🌟 Tips for Highlighting Extracurricular Activities* - Commitment over time (e.g., from 9th to 12th grade) is crucial in demonstrating dedication. - Tailor activities to align with your academic or career interests for a coherent narrative. - Quality over quantity: You don't need to fill every slot on the Common App; focus on impactful experiences. 08:23 *📝 Structuring Your Extracurricular Section* - Prioritize important activities by placing them at the top of your list. - Detail your involvement, achievements, and leadership roles within each activity. - Use this section to showcase your personal growth, impact, and alignment with future goals. Made with HARPA AI

[@suryatejsuryadevera2685]

I dont think I count as international student as I have an American citizenship but live outside america in another country...

[@zoecoppinger6989]

I think u count as international based on what school ypu are currently enrolled in, not ur citizenship (im in the same situation lol)

[@jaykqat]

Same situation lol we might be cooked

[@mary_00796]

Wooow perfect video🔥 Everything's clear even for me (Russian speaking girl). This video motivates me to reach my goals

[@hajratalib2125]

I'm from the UK, 17 nearly 18 but I don't do anything much other than go college and come home and I haven't really had any extracurriculars that I've been a part of which I really regret now, and my college doesn't have many clubs to join so I'd have to do it outside of college as a club, but I don't know what to choose and I'm worried 😓

[@mashia1110]

Same situation with me :)

[@sarimrizvi66]

Create some initiative for yourself, do what you find fun not what anyone else tells you to do. Maybe pick up a sport or start a business. Devote time to yourself

[@candyfloss5105]

Same brother 😭😭

[@candyfloss5105]

​@@sarimrizvi66please tell uss it would be really helpful 😭

[@sarimrizvi66]

@@candyfloss5105 anything specific you would like to know. While I am still in highschool I have a lot of experience with extra curriculars

[@hitemwid1t]

was the yale interviewer kiss based on that one a2c post

[@rudrasatw1k]

yeah lmaooo

[@shairaanjuman3806]

Why is it said “as long as you aren’t an international applicant,” what are the major differences? What did you specifically mean?

[@mrmxneybags]

He could have said maybe for the reason that applying internationally is extrmemly competitive. Possibly even more competitive than applying domestically. So, I thin admission officers getting able to see as much of what makes you, you would allow them to see if you are a better fit for their insitution or not. Again, this is my own personal thought and I am not exactly sure if this is 100% confirmed. However, if you are applying internationally I wish you the best of luck!

[@lynban2736]

This is a great video.👍

[@oe-r66]

Thank you very much ! Great video and great advice !!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ChocolitLion]

BUT WHAT IF I AM AN INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT?!☹

[@pelpel246]

WHAT IS THIS EMOJI 😭😭😭😭‼️‼️⁉️⁉️

[@inyagirlsdms7770]

I find this very helpful, but it's hard to give a full story when I only have 150 characters to write

[@AhmedBinMizan]

well ,what about any writing or literature activities ? i mean , i have zero sports skills . never played anything for as long as i can remember, so i don't think sports is my criteria

[@MasterlyRex8789]

Yes absolutely. Well this may be way too late but you can do any activity you want.

[@Piikaachuu1203]

You can enter youth writing contests

[@fred9211]

Does getting into extracurriculars in your late junior year hold any actual relevance for college applications, or am I just late to the game? My activities outside of school include reading, games, and physical fitness, which are all seemingly irrelevant to me.

[@RebelsWrestlingHypeHouse]

I think it’s not too late!

[@k1llersw0rd80]

Same with me. I couldn’t get a head start in extracurriculars because I was online all of freshman year and in my sophomore year I didn’t realize extracurricular activities were that important (and my parents told me grades were all I needed so I didn’t think much of it) but now junior year is almost over and my only weakness is extracurriculars.

[@bri6165]

@@k1llersw0rd80omgg same 😭 lmk if you find any good extracurriculars! Even with this video, i don’t know where exactly to start.

[@jyilma]

@@bri6165lmk if yall found anything or other good vids on this lol

[@zmbia2812]

​@@bri6165 you can ask an AI for ideas, just express your interests and ask it to give you extracurriculars/passion projects ideas

[@انوشقزوینی]

Most important of all being unique

[@faisaltalksdxb]

0:49 damn

[@frederickw11]

In my country we have schools that only focuses on basic stuff. They focus on grades you got. Education is not even good tho. And no opportunity of being head of a sports team., debate club or anything etc. They don't care about sports. No teams, no science fairs. nothing zero. Minds that are drier than deserts.

[@Funtodraw-f9x]

What are you worried about exactly and I can give you the solution.

[@artsther]

In this case you have to make stuff for yourself. You’ve got the internet and that’s a really good start in my books🥲

[@frederickw11]

@@Funtodraw-f9x @artsther Yeah I researched a LOT AFTER this comment and realized I have activities considered really good but I didn't know they were really submittable in application. But yes now I know. Debate regional finalist, first magazin of my school published with an author. And volunteering and more TUBITAK SCIENCE projects. So I think it'll be all right.

[@Funtodraw-f9x]

@@frederickw11 I'm happy you figured it out

[@MatyskoCZE]

Hi, I actually do have a lot of extracurricular activities (like the school council or some sports), that I could execute very well but I dont really have any activites in the field I am interested in (engineering, IT ect.). Do you think it would be possible for me to get in to a university?

[@yashisketches]

same here I have extracurricular in music and fine arts but no certificates at national level and these are not related to my mainstream either. I also wanna know the ans to your question.

[@uniquestorynation]

community college lmfaoooo

[@snailygeek2692]

honestly universities look for a lot of diversity in your activities so i think you should be fine, but make sure that whatever hobbies you are pursuing are things you’ve been doing long term dedicatedly. and you should have at least 3 activities related to the field you’re interested in pursuing, like an internship or a research project.

[@antkant7676]

@@snailygeek2692 How can I get started with a research project? Review articles?

[@Beepboopbooom8512]

I thought he was being real at first 😭

[@noi_drhdr4792]

I know this video is 3 years old but can you give me some words of encouragement or advice for being a student who hasn’t joined any clubs or did anything outstanding in my freshman and sophomore year of high school. I’m a rising junior btw.

[@Funtodraw-f9x]

I have a question, why didn’t you join any clubs? Not being rude. And since I’m younger than you I might not be qualified to say this but here are my tips to help you: Study the Sat if you haven’t already, do dual enrollment/Clep exams if your preferred college accepts them, do summer courses that benefit what your majoring in or for academic benefits, do more rigorous coursework like the Advanced Placement, (that will impress colleges since it’s college level work. Since you have two years left instead of going into a club, create your own passions project and or club, hears an idea but pls don’t steal this: as a 9th grade wanting to finish school in two years, I loved kids, money & art so what better way than to create a curriculum centered around affiliate marketing and showing kids the benefits of how to make money online. Why I showed that to you was because that was a tier 1/2 level extracurriculars that colleges are looking for: they want someone who has leadership qualities, (for example being a leader or treasurer in a club), you can also again create your own passion projects/volunteering ideas that center around your hobbies or your major to show colleges your serious and.. Do the hours, since colleges won’t think you’re taking it seriously if you just do 5 hours a week. Of course not everyone has time, but for higher level ivy leagues colleges love a person with their own character. ❤

[@noi_drhdr4792]

@@Funtodraw-f9x Thank you so much for your advice! I can tell you’ll go really far in life. To answer your question: I haven’t joined any clubs because I was never really interested in them. I joined one club and I never found the time to participate in it. Also because of mental health reasons that I don’t want to explain. I take AP courses and I’m involved in a college career readiness program. I’ve been preparing for the SAT since sophomore year too. As for the clubs, I’m thinking of creating my own club as well, but I’m having a hard time thinking of what club I should make. I want to major in business in college but I don’t want go to an Ivy League school. What kind of clubs do you recommend I make that relates to business besides yours?

[@Funtodraw-f9x]

@@noi_drhdr4792 KZbin keeps deleting my comments, not sure why, but let me try again: - Try creating a workshop/mentoring course or curriculum that shows kids how to invest, make money online, (like an Etsy shop or Shopify acc), or a financial literacy curriculum. - Colleges like when you are the leader in said club, so make sure you take initiative, & the students you infer give their story’s to further your claim that you did indeed help these kids, (this could be a great volunteering practice.) - Another way is you could create your own business yourself, then share like 5-10% of your profit to local charity, you could start networking to find more internships or scholarship opportunities. And my favorite are: going into national or just money based competitions that go around your major, (you can search up: business competitions in my area or out of state, & look at what you like to compete in), colleges like that you challenge yourself, and having a medal to your name will make colleges wanna accept you.

[@Funtodraw-f9x]

@@noi_drhdr4792 Idk if you got my two replies, but each time I do, my comment gets deleted. :(

[@rayhonayuldasheva6743]

Do you think it’s too late if I’ve been gaining activity since September and submit an application in December? or am I late?

[@pyxis3664]

I don't think its too late, but that could depend in the activity

[@luckygrape7267]

u sound pretty cleaver, im gonna listen to u

[@taher2025ss]

What projects i can do in programming that might got me in?

[@ttv_timesoarer5563]

You need to do a project for the community that uniquely original to just that application

[@NetheriteBunny]

Or make websites and apps

[@JonakT]

Well if I get the post of Class Prez as teacher randomly selected me. N no one really cares about it... Can I still consider it?

[@aaryan4027]

ye write like how you were a great student and you were selected in your class as you had good social skills and leadership skills and you encoraged your peers to grow and helped them out with skills they were lacking in

[@user-gx7gx5ff3u]

Bro is just trying to get rid of the competition

[@georginasimpson9905]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@annoyinggrandpa]

Guava juice

[@somakwedini]

Lol, you are funny.

[@ninjapirate123]

No one even gives a sh*t about extracurricular activities once they already have a job

[@lourdricksroom]

ok

[@cherrycola44492]

you need these activities to get a good job. the activities get you a good uni and that gets you a better job opportunity. but to each their own i guess

[@ninjapirate123]

@@cherrycola44492 ik that, but I'm talking about after you graduated from college and got a job

[@lijohnyoutube101]

@@ninjapirate123mostly true but leveraging the experience from those activities can be great to use to get jobs.

[@ninjapirate123]

@@lijohnyoutube101 thats an advanatge, but its not required