Hello everyone, I am currently a junior in high school and have started to think about my college applications. As I begin to compile a list of my extracurricular activities, I am wondering if I should include my part-time job on the list. I have been working at a local bookstore for the past year, and I feel that it has helped me develop valuable skills such as time management, customer service, and responsibility. However, I am unsure if colleges would view my part-time job as a legitimate extracurricular activity or if they would prefer to see more traditional activities such as clubs or sports.
If anyone has any advice or insights on whether I should include my part-time job as an extracurricular activity, I would greatly appreciate it. Additionally, if you could provide information on how colleges might perceive a part-time job in terms of its value to my overall application, that would be very helpful. Thank you in advance for your assistance!
Absolutely! Include your part-time job on your application. Colleges value work experience and the skills you've gained. It showcases time management, responsibility, and real-world experience, which are all important qualities. Good luck!
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