The document provides advice for students on creating an effective resume or list of extracurricular activities for college admissions applications. It recommends including leadership roles and responsibilities rather than just memberships. Students should consider categories like arts, church activities, school clubs, community involvement, hobbies, sports, and volunteer work when making their list. The most impressive activities to highlight will demonstrate what the student is passionate about and the degree of leadership they exhibited.
The document provides advice for students on creating an effective resume or list of extracurricular activities for college admissions applications. It recommends including leadership roles and responsibilities rather than just memberships. Students should consider categories like arts, church activities, school clubs, community involvement, hobbies, sports, and volunteer work when making their list. The most impressive activities to highlight will demonstrate what the student is passionate about and the degree of leadership they exhibited.
The document provides advice for students on creating an effective resume or list of extracurricular activities for college admissions applications. It recommends including leadership roles and responsibilities rather than just memberships. Students should consider categories like arts, church activities, school clubs, community involvement, hobbies, sports, and volunteer work when making their list. The most impressive activities to highlight will demonstrate what the student is passionate about and the degree of leadership they exhibited.
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