"Many colleges look to see that students are involved outside the classroom which shows they are well-rounded," says Shelby Wallace, director of admissions at Norwich University. Lindsay Moor, a senior from Williams College, adds, "It was also a chance to develop my leadership skills."
There are so many clubs and organizations to choose from in high school. Join a club that you are truly in love with.All you need is a group of students who will support your idea and the persistence (坚持不懈) to make your club successful. Your school will support you if you can show that you are serious.
"Colleges look for students to be different in their backgrounds," says Wallace. "Students should pick clubs according to what they are most interested in, and colleges will see the work and leadership that students have contributed to those organizations."
It will mean more to a college if you are able to list contributions and achievements you have made for one club rather than list a million clubs you did not care about. Moore says, "Activity planning and the running of a club do not just happen, and successful clubs require the involvement of many different kinds of members with different skills."
Outside-of-school responsibilities, like jobs, are just as important to colleges as in-school activities. Colleges value any proof of your work ethic (职业道德). "It is important for students to show these, as they show leadership and responsibility," says Wallace.
A. You should not join every club the school offers.
B. All members of a club are necessary and valued.
C. If you have an after-school job, put it on your record!
D. Joining high school clubs matters much down the road.
E. Colleges do not prefer one club or organization over the other.
F. Joining clubs in high school provided me a chance to meet people.
G. If your school does not offer a club you are interested in, start your own!
