Tag: extracurriculars

Looking for an extracurricular activity that keeps on giving? Consider volunteering at a local organization. Read on for advice on choosing the right one! read more

It's no easy feat to be accepted to the Ivy League and other top-tier universities. But being "pointy" instead of "well rounded" could do the trick... read more

Interested in music but not in majoring in it? There are a ton of opportunities to get involved musically on campus, from joining ensembles to taking gen ed classes. read more

Top colleges look for top students. But what makes a "top" student? Here are some tips on how to be the well-rounded student colleges are looking for. read more

Extracurriculars look super good on your college applications. Here are a few tips for picking out which activities to participate in. read more

CollegeXpress student writers from the Class of 2018 share some parting advice for high school underclassmen! read more

It's always a good idea to be thinking about your college applications, even if you are only a freshman or sophomore in high school. And doing these five things now will help you stand in the admission process later! read more

Should you include that little project, "Student of the Month" award, or short summer program on your college applications? In short, yes, you should. Here's why. read more

First of all, let's clear up what "extracurricular activities" are. If you're thinking, "Hey, I play video games a lot and that's outside of school," unfortunately you're out of luck. read more

Here we discuss correcting course and adding something substantial to your application, if it's otherwise looking a little barren. read more