Why are extracurricular activities important to college admissions?
The admission committee’s primary goal through the selection process is to build a college community, comprised not only of bright academically-capable students but also of students who will bring passion and experience to activities on campus. Their evaluation of your activity resume serves two purposes. First, most applicants to highly selective schools are well qualified academically so one of the major determinants of admission would be what talents and interests they would bring to campus. Admission’s reps will use your special interests, skills, and talents as a selection tool to decide which academically qualified applicant will gain admittance. They seek students who will make the campus come alive with spirit and excitement beyond the walls of the classroom and labs. Secondly, admissions officers use your activity resume as a way to find future leaders, not only for campus activities, but also for positions in society after they graduate from college. How are extracurricular a
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