College/University Help

Hey guys, i was wondering when you applied for college/university, did you have many extra-curricular activities? Because i seem to have like only 2 or 3. And does it really matter much?

It doesn't really matter that much as long as you do not isolate yourself socially. I sort-of did last year (because I spent as little time at the university as possible :P) and I regret it. I think that 2-3 is fine ...

Well, I spent a good two years in a trade program at a community college and I had no extracirriculars going in. When i got into the academic college I had no EC's to speak of, but I find it's a good policy toi find some once you get to that level, they will help in both experience and credentials.

alright thanks guys, but i hope my grades will be enough to pull me through.

In terms of the UK, (I'm not sure where you are from), it really does depend on the university. Some universities care very little for extra-curricular activities, whilst some take a more earnest view of their importance. However, it is very unlikely unless perhaps in the cases of medical degree programmes, that ECs would be the most important aspect of your application.

Depends on the University. Also, having 2-3 extra curricular activities that you put a lot of effort and dedication to is worth a lot more than having a bunch of extra curricular activities, but not excelling in any.

Hey guys, i was wondering when you applied for college/university, did you have many extra-curricular activities? Because i seem to have like only 2 or 3. And does it really matter much?

agony8832

I was involved with three sports, founder of two clubs, worked for my school's news station, and was involved in numerous plays.

The more you have, the better you look at graduation. If you can hold down classes, half a dozen extra-curriculars, and a decent job you'll look pretty darn good.

Plus, you do gain a lot of experience and social connections through them. I think taking part in them really enhances the college experience.

Edit: I misunderstood the OP. For most colleges (in my experience), high school activities matter very little on a college application unless you're applying for high level programs, honors, or scholarships.

Not really, but I don't think those matter too much. If you have the grades, SAT scores, and GPA, you're golden.

Not really, but I don't think those matter too much. If you have the grades, SAT scores, and GPA, you're golden.

Renegade_Fury

Depends on where you live. In the United States it's one of the most important parts of the application process.

I didn't have any. No. If you are trying to get right in without any JC first, yeah it may matter some. Depends on the school also

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Not really, but I don't think those matter too much. If you have the grades, SAT scores, and GPA, you're golden.

stupid4

Depends on where you live. In the United States it's one of the most important parts of the application process.

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Not really, but I don't think those matter too much. If you have the grades, SAT scores, and GPA, you're golden.

Renegade_Fury

Depends on where you live. In the United States it's one of the most important parts of the application process.

Well, the colleges feel extracurricular activities are more important.

In fact, if it's the same as it was when I left high school, it's the very first thing they look at, followed by grades and then SAT scores (I never even took the SAT and I'm currently in the most prestigious university at my state). Colleges and universities are putting in a very strong emphasis on experience and involvement.

So while you may be able to get in without the EC activities (it really depends on the competition), it's definitely a better idea to have some under your belt than to not.

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[QUOTE="stupid4"]

Depends on where you live. In the United States it's one of the most important parts of the application process.

Theokhoth

Well, the colleges feel extracurricular activities are more important.

In fact, if it's the same as it was when I left high school, it's the very first thing they look at, followed by grades and then SAT scores (I never even took the SAT and I'm currently in the most prestigious university at my state).

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Not really, but I don't think those matter too much. If you have the grades, SAT scores, and GPA, you're golden.

Renegade_Fury

Depends on where you live. In the United States it's one of the most important parts of the application process.

Well that is some very good extracurricular you have there. And when you are applying to schools there are a bunch of people who have the same test scores and grades. Extracurricular defines who you are as a person.

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[QUOTE="stupid4"]

Depends on where you live. In the United States it's one of the most important parts of the application process.

stupid4

Well that is some very good extracurricular you have there. And when you are applying to schools there are a bunch of people who have the same test scores and grades. Extracurricular defines who you are as a person.

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[QUOTE="Renegade_Fury"] No, I feel the other 3 are more important. Extracurricular is just that, extra. If you don't have the other 3, they wouldn't look at your application in the first place. Now if you're applying into the top 5, then it's a different story. Personally, I don't remember what I put down. I know I had a **** load of community service and I volunteered teaching at an elementary school, but that's it.

Renegade_Fury

Well that is some very good extracurricular you have there. And when you are applying to schools there are a bunch of people who have the same test scores and grades. Extracurricular defines who you are as a person.

I agree. But why would you apply to a selective school if you don't have a good GPA or test scores? Extracurrelicurs are the deciding factor. That and your essays.

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Well that is some very good extracurricular you have there. And when you are applying to schools there are a bunch of people who have the same test scores and grades. Extracurricular defines who you are as a person.

stupid4

I agree. But why would you apply to a selective school if you don't have a good GPA or test scores? Extracurrelicurs are the deciding factor. That and your essays.

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[QUOTE="Renegade_Fury"]

Not really, but I don't think those matter too much. If you have the grades, SAT scores, and GPA, you're golden.

Renegade_Fury

Depends on where you live. In the United States it's one of the most important parts of the application process.

Nope, I only had bowling and I got accepted to both Embry Riddle and Vaughn. Which were the only colleges I applied to:D