Hello, I'm a high school junior starting to prepare my college applications. I've participated in various extracurriculars, but I'm unsure which ones are worth including. How should I choose the most important ones and do colleges prefer specific types of extracurriculars? Thanks!
Hello! It's fantastic that you're already thinking about your college applications during your junior year. When choosing which extracurriculars to include, it's essential to focus on quality over quantity. Instead of listing a significant number of activities that you only participated in briefly, concentrate on those that you were involved with for a more extended period or in which you held a leadership role or made a significant impact.
Certain colleges might prefer certain types of extracurriculars, but overall, they're looking for applicants who demonstrate passion, dedication, and leadership within their activities. It's better to emphasize the extracurriculars that align with your interests and potential major.
For more information on how to choose the most important extracurriculars and highlight them in your application, you can check out this helpful CollegeVine blog post: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-most-important-extracurricular-supplement-essays/
Best of luck with your college application journey!
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