Hey there, I've been teaching myself Japanese for fun throughout high school, and I've made significant progress. Would learning a language on my own count as an extracurricular activity for college applications? Thanks for any advice!
Hi there! Absolutely, self-teaching a language can be considered a valuable extracurricular activity. Colleges appreciate students who have a passion for learning and dedicate their time towards pursuing personal interests. Since you've made significant progress in learning Japanese, it demonstrates your commitment and discipline.
Make sure to detail your achievements and progress in the language throughout high school. Include the milestones you've reached, materials used, and real-life application of your skills, if any (such as participating in online language exchanges, etc.). This will help give colleges insight into your dedication and hard work.
For more guidance on extracurricular activities, check out this CollegeVine blog post: https://blog.collegevine.com/breaking-down-the-4-tiers-of-extracurricular-activities/
Best of luck with your college applications!
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