05 Join Clubs And Extracurricular Activities
Completing your high school education with a 4.0 GPA is impressive, but not as impressive as doing so while active in a club, or as a member of a sports team.
Colleges look at what you do with your time outside of the classroom as well as your academic accomplishments. Being a diligent student is one thing, but do you manage your time well?
To put yourself above other college applicants, you can join a club during your freshman year. Many high schools offer a wide range of activities and clubs to join -- everything from foreign language club, arts, music groups, to golf.
It may be difficult to balance your new high school curriculum and activities, but it can be done. It just takes a bit (let's be clear -- a lot!) of discipline.
To stay on track, try making a to-do list for everyday or buy a day-planner. Write down all of the things you absolutely must get done for each day in priority-order. Many people also find it beneficial to keep track of the amount of time it will take to complete each item on the list. You can stay ahead in school and be involved on campus. It will take some adjusting and a lot of self-discipline at first.
Why do colleges like to admit students that are active on campus? Because colleges want to have a well rounded body of students -- active and involved. Also, showing such dedication and discipline while in high school makes it likely that you will be able to handle the rigorous demands of college courses alongside a part-time job, college activities and new adult responsibilities.
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