Killer Extracurricular Activity Examples Needed

So, I'm grinding to make my application as appealing as possible. Do you have any cool or unique extracurricular activities that led to success in your college admissions? Looking for some inspiration here.

Sure, happy to help provide some ideas! Remember, it's key to choose activities that showcase your interests and demonstrate a level of commitment and leadership. Here are some creative extracurricular examples that students have used to strengthen their applications:

1. Starting a Local Nonprofit: One student who had a passion for environmental conservation started a local nonprofit to promote recycling within their community. They organized volunteering events, facilitated local community discussions, and even managed to get a recycling program implemented in their school.

2. Creating a Club or Organization: In this case, a student with a passion for coding started a 'women in tech' club at her high school to foster an inclusive environment and to promote gender parity in the field.

3. Launching a Podcast: A different student used his passion for astrophysics to start a podcast, where he discussed latest advancements in the field with leading experts.

4. Research Work: Another ambitious student approached a local university professor with a proposal to assist on their research work in genetic engineering. This involvement showcased their academic prowess within a specific discipline.

5. Running Marathons: A student who enjoyed being physically active sought out running half marathons and marathons, raising money for her favorite causes in the process.

6. Writing and Publishing a Book: Yet another student wrote and published a book to raise awareness about mental health issues among the youth. They even organized a book signing event at their local library and donated the proceeds to a local mental health institution.

Remember that it's not about joining or starting the most unconventional club or organization. It's about choosing something you are passionate about, committing to it, and ideally taking on a leadership role or achieving something significant in that area. Also aim to participate in a mix of Tier 1-3 extracurriculars if possible. Good luck with your college applications!