Extracurricular activities, such as clubs, sports, or jobs, can be a valuable addition to college applications. Strong applications typically include 8-10 extracurricular activities, with many being seasonal. These activities can help students discover new interests and set them apart from other academically qualified candidates. The best extracurricular activities should match the student’s interests and passions.
College admissions value extracurricular activities when they require commitments, social skills, or initiative-taking, and highlight the student’s unique qualities. A list of around 200 activities can be used to report on an application. Extracurricular activities should demonstrate a talent or contribute value to others. Parents should encourage their students to choose at least a few activities and pursue them in depth. Focusing on one main extracurricular can show dedication, commitment, and a deep passion for a particular area.
A variety of extracurricular activities can improve the overall functioning of children and encourage positive habits. While extracurriculars should not be a top concern for college applicants, their value in the admissions decision should not be overlooked. Participating in extracurricular activities like clubs, sports, or a job can foster new interests and help students discover more about themselves.
In summary, extracurricular activities are essential for college applicants to stand out and gain admission into their dream schools. While they may not be a top concern, their value in the admissions decision should not be overlooked.
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What is the most common extracurricular?
Athletic programs, including varsity, junior varsity, and club sports, are typically offered at the high school level as an extracurricular activity.
How many extracurriculars should you do?
Admissions officers tend to favor activities that are consistent with future academic objectives and that evince leadership and tangible outcomes. Titles are often of lesser consequence than the actual duties and responsibilities associated with the activity in question.
Should parents limit the number of activities their kids participate in?
Before enrolling your children in extracurricular activities, it is crucial to determine if the activity truly appeals to them. The National Association of Elementary School Principals recommends one activity at a time, meeting only once or twice a week. If you want your child to experience multiple activities, consider going with the seasons, such as soccer in the fall, art classes in the winter, tennis in the spring, and theater workshops in the summer.
Ensure that extracurricular activities are enjoyable without excessive pressure, and find coaches and teachers who understand the importance of children having fun. Allow your children some unstructured time daily to relax and interact with friends, rather than just watching television or using the computer. As your children progress into middle and high school, it is essential to exercise moderation in the number of activities they participate.
Another important aspect to consider is the weight of backpacks. Overloaded backpacks may cause backs to break, but the weight may not be entirely from legitimate school-related materials. Regular inventorying of backpack contents can help reduce the load and reduce the need for heavier backpacks. Additionally, consider the lifting times of children when purchasing backpacks with wheels.
In summary, it is crucial to find activities that appeal to your children and ensure they have some free time to relax and interact with friends.
What is the disadvantage of extracurricular activities?
Extracurricular activities can help reduce aggression, enhance character development, and provide a positive outlet for energy. However, excessive involvement can lead to time management challenges. Structural, intrapersonal, and interpersonal factors can hinder participation, while transport disadvantages can limit access to activities. Additionally, the impact of extracurricular activities on academic success may not be as straightforward as initially thought, as it can reinforce social inequalities due to varying participation levels linked to students’ social and cultural backgrounds. Despite the numerous benefits, it is crucial to address potential disadvantages to ensure equitable participation and positive experiences for all students.
Can I get into Harvard at 24?
Harvard does not stipulate an age requirement for applicants; however, a certain level of secondary school experience is expected.
How many extracurriculars do you need for Harvard?
Harvard students should aim for at least a couple of Tier 1-2 activities, focusing on their passions and honed interests to ensure future success. To stand out, write engaging essays using personal statements to demonstrate a unique voice and character. This will help admissions officers advocate for you when making difficult decisions between qualified candidates. Additionally, set yourself apart by demonstrating your fit for Harvard in school-specific supplemental essays, highlighting personality traits and accomplishments that align with Harvard’s high standards. By doing so, you can demonstrate your unique voice and character, which will be more likely to be advocated for by admissions officers.
Can you become too involved in extracurricular activities?
Overscheduling or engaging in uninteresting extracurricular activities can negatively impact a child’s growth and development. To determine if a child should continue, cut back, or stop participating, look for signs of overscheduling, such as fatigue, anxiety, depression, headaches, stomachaches, falling behind on schoolwork, and loss of interest in activities. However, it’s important to consider that these symptoms may not be severe or may change over time. To determine if extracurricular activities are beneficial or hindering a child’s growth, ask questions about their interests and habits.
Do extracurriculars matter that much?
High school is a time for trying new things, learning new skills, and developing passions. Colleges want to see the person you’re becoming and the skills you’ve learned outside of class. Extracurricular activities can help stand out and match your interests and passions. Focus on activities that spark your talents, rather than joining numerous groups or prestigious clubs. After-school activities offer a fun way to explore interests and develop friendships, and more than 80 percent of adolescents ages 12-17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
School-sponsored activities are school-supervised programs based on an activity, goal, or purpose, and are not part of the regular curriculum but can be educational. Most high schools offer an array of programs, including:
How many extracurriculars should I have for MIT?
MIT is not interested in students who simply pursue activities that look good to them. Instead, they are looking for students who actively pursue activities that truly delight them and continue with them throughout high school. The school emphasizes its commitment to the public interest and seeks leaders and innovators who are dedicated to making life better for everyone. MIT accepts top students from all backgrounds to further its institutional goals.
To demonstrate leadership skills, students should join clubs and secure leadership positions in them. If there isn’t a club in their interest area, talk to the administration about starting one. This will likely attract other students and show initiative and leadership skills.
Starting high school with the singular goal of gaining admission to MIT should not be the sole goal. Instead, focus on being the best student and person you can be and gaining a better understanding of who you are and what you enjoy. Focusing on bettering yourself rather than simply gaining admission to MIT may make you a more attractive applicant when the time comes to submit your applications.
How many extracurriculars does MIT require?
MIT is not interested in students who simply pursue activities that look good to them. Instead, they are looking for students who actively pursue activities that truly delight them and continue with them throughout high school. The school emphasizes its commitment to the public interest and seeks leaders and innovators who are dedicated to making life better for everyone. MIT accepts top students from all backgrounds to further its institutional goals.
To demonstrate leadership skills, students should join clubs and secure leadership positions in them. If there isn’t a club in their interest area, talk to the administration about starting one. This will likely attract other students and show initiative and leadership skills.
Starting high school with the singular goal of gaining admission to MIT should not be the sole goal. Instead, focus on being the best student and person you can be and gaining a better understanding of who you are and what you enjoy. Focusing on bettering yourself rather than simply gaining admission to MIT may make you a more attractive applicant when the time comes to submit your applications.
What are the statistics of extracurricular?
A study reveals that 26% of children in homes with limited food access in the last 12 months were highly engaged in school, compared to 38% in food-secure homes. Additionally, 42% of school-aged children were involved in sports, 30% in lessons, and 28% in clubs, while 9% participated in all three extracurricular activities. The report also provides historical figures and tables showing trends over time, including extracurricular involvement by poverty status, sex, and school outcomes.
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You really made me get out of this “social break” of mine as in right now I’m having my summer vacation and I WAS GIVEN PILE OF HOMEWORK. And in order to complete the work I’ve been not answering any of my friends call and replying to their messages. Your article made me realize that I don’t need to avoid my social life in order to get work done
Some things that I would like to do to enhance my performance and life in general this academic year:- 1. Being comfortable with discomfort. I will always step out my comfort zone even if I feel uneasy whether it is to participate in class, or ask questions, doing another set at the gym, or reaching out to a friend to ask or offer assistance/ going out of my way to socialize and make plans on Saturdays etc 2. Take everything seriously so everything takes me seriously I will iron my uniform in the morning, dress neatly, clean my room every morning, wake up at the same time whether I feel like it or not, go to the gym whether the weather outside is hot or cold, complete all my homework they day before because the pain of demotivation is never as severe as the pain of failure and being behind. 3. mentality shift Acceptance. I will always have patience and not lose my shit over school. I will understand any consequences that I’m going through and assume that everyone else is going through it. I will ask myself “how can I deal with this situation in a way that will differentiate me from the rest of the world?” And make that my next move. 4. days when I’m not feeling okay in case of mental or physical emergency I will immediately drop all my work and consider a rest day to show my confidence and trust in myself and my care for myself and where my priorities stand. 5. armour and weapons for this war In order for me to work at my full potential and efficiency I must be in the perfect mental, physical, emotional and spiritual state. I must get rid of all self doubt that I have and focus on one goal. I must persevere and make the 2 variables of highest value- focus x time= work done. 6. balance In order to achieve a lever of perfection in every stream of my life, social, physical, academic etc I must have a balance. A schedule in place. 5 days a week for school, 1 day for socializing entirely and 1 day as a rest day entirely. 7 days of gym to keep track my mental and physical health. 7. looking forward to something Looking forward to some day or weekly occurrence will keep me going, for me that’s a Sunday. I’ll do my weekly hair care routine, cut my nails, massage my face and neck with a gua sha, do my pedicure, have coffee(first time in a week) and watch a movie. ahhhh I can’t wait to go back to school and romanticise the hell out of my life while acing the shit outta school<3
You have no idea how helpful this is to me 😭😭💕 I’m someone who has a lot on her plate especially when it comes to school ;-; I study, I’m a prefect, I join a lot of programs and do my extracurriculars, I volunteer for so many things, trying to be responsible as the eldest in my family ;-; all while trying to catch up doing all of my hw and assignments 😭😭 Sometimes i can be overcommitted and just do too much and i’m learning to balance that sometimes. So this article helps me a lot and I just want to say thank you Faye and I’ve watched your articles for years now and I even use your Notion template to organize my schedule and routine now, so I owe a lot to you and I just want to say thank you so much :’)))❤💕
Really needed this one 💜 I’ve been really stressing out lately coz of the school, tution, studying, looking after myself and all. Feels like I don’t have time for ’em even tho I have. I’m just soo stressed about and have no idea to what do about this. Even classes on weekend too. But this article gave me so much ideas and now I know that I can balance them all. Thanksssss Fay 💜
Im an aspiring veterinarian I have three extracurriculars (band, musical theatre, basketball team) as well as spending time with my girlfriend, working, volunteering at an animal shelter, and I try and find time to hang out with friends and exercise. Life gets stressful but I know that it will lead to an easier and happier life later on.
I’ve always admired people who could combine everything at once. I usually only studied at school, rarely went out with someone and had fun, I recently transferred to university and now I’m thinking that if I continue like this, I definitely won’t be able to stand it. So…. I hope that I can somehow change everything, because I am incredibly tired of studying literally taking up all my time
My day: Wake up at 5:30 am get ready rest breakfast +anything else walk to school at 7:00 and arrive by 7:20. 7:35 am school starts and school ends at 2:35 pm. Right after sport practice starts or any other clubs. Go home at 4 or 5. Get home shower and eat. Then study and finish all assignments at around 8 pm. get ready to sleep. In conclusion I have no time for that at all unless it’s weekend 😔 I think I do get really productive. But I have no time to hang out with anyone unless it’s during those extracurriculars. I wish I could change the time I did activities or the time I had classes but it’s not possible here in my city and state. 😞
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hi Faye, I just wanted to let you know that you are the biggest role model in my life. every time I see your articles I get that burst of motivation and I start studying also I was so lucky that I found this article. I currently do 3 different extracurricular activities and couldn’t complete my studies because of these activities. the worst part was that I was not performing well in any of these three activities because I was so overwhelmed by my studying. but thanks to you I can now manage all these extracurricular activities and I leveled up studying while still performing well in these extracurricular activities ! thank you sm for making this article.
I’ve joined Tally classes with my friend😁😅, I’m a science student though. But it’s quite refreshing as I get an hour’s break after my self study session ends and before my tuition class starts😊 It’s productive and refreshing also u get to learn some new skills. ✨️ It’s really a good idea to involve in a group activity where u can socialize and at the same time be productive 😊 Love u faye ❤️💖
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hey, Faye! I just love ur articles and the way u make them I live in India. my daily schedule consists of tuition and school I have school from 8 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon. after I freshen up I go to maths classes from 4-5 and then I have Phy, chem, and bio tuition from 6 to 8:30 I have my dinner late and then I go to my room to study. I am in 9th grade and I really want to become a doctor. can u suggest some tips to be productive and time management? can u please even make more vlogs about ur daily life it motivates me a lot! I am really sorry for the late reply.
Hey Faye thank you so much for this article I take part in hockey club, orchestra, violin, piano and a string group so I’m really busy, I’m moving schools in September ( I live in the UK) and I’m currently in Year 8 in England 🏴 thank you your articles have been lifesaving for me because even though I’m only 13 I have already taken several major scholarship exams and your productivity tips were probably the thing that made me get my scholarships thank you so much xxx
Hello Faye, our schools have reopened 3 days ago…. Today is Saturday and l am feeling exhausted. Evening is almost gonna get finished and l haven’t studied anything and hearing many complaints…. Now, l will put my mental health first, forget everything and start from an even time(before dinner)… Thank you so much Faye sister Love from India ❤
Hey Faye! I like to do activities like singing, dancing writing, drama public speaking and stuff like that. But lately it has been so stressful. I’ve just entered junior year and my life feels like hell. I hardly get any time for self studying. Plus school and coaching classes are going on with full speed. Moreover, the teachers keep giving me responsibilities then and there during the free periods at school. But when I reach home. After the coaching classes I just procrastinate and I’m not able to focus. I have a lot of backlogs going on and it feels so overwhelming. Hope your article will help. Thank You!!!!
Hey Faye, Can you please make a article on how to balance your homework time and reading time. In my school, Everyday i get more then 20 pages of homework and have tests 3 times in a week. So, i can’t study properly because of my homework and my grades also went from 90s to 80s.. Can you help me..? Your articles always helps me 💜💜💜
Thanks for this article Faye! I have my summer break right now and summer break used to be a very easy time for me until last year But now that I’m in 9th grade,I’m given triple the amount of homework that I used to get until last year and I’ve been struggling a little bit with my mental health as well lately So this was really helpful
hey Faye!! I’m currently stuck at the back in my online tuition classes. The classes are recorded so I took my time to study the topics and now I have a month or 2 of studies from my tuiton to cover. I tend to lose motivation to keep up and I’m not able to cover them.. Could u pls make a vid about this on how to get back with my studies? Thank you for giving such great and helpful tips always! You’re a lifesaver really~ Love ya big sis Faye <3
Faye, can you make a article of How to live productive on Holidays before Uni…..Help me. From the day I started following you I define You as ‘Ms.Productive’ nd that’s what I like about yew. Man you inspire me, You made me Woke up at 4am when I thought I couldn’t, You made me stay focused on my Subjects….And I’m really grateful for you.Love yew❤️
Hey Faye, It would be really nice if you could make a article on how to balance studying, school projects, notes and tuition. Im at my last year of school and I cannot skip a day without studying but it’s either studying a whole day of doing projects and notes. But i cannot afford to waste even a single day not studying. Can you please make a article on how to manage it all
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Thank you so much Faye, this article dropped at JUST the right time. I have team practice for badminton and netball every day, music class and a whole pile of homework as well, and I was really struggling to balance everything without draining myself out or shutting out my friends entirely. This article was perfect 🥰🥰🥰
Idk fayee if your gonna see this or not. But I want to thank you so much cause during the pandemic my student self was gone basically and there are many things I learnt from your articles. It helped me so much I can’t explain enough. And beside I do a loot of extra school activities and currently I’m facing those problems. I can’t manage my time enough. I wonder how it matches according to my problems whenever your articles come
hi i just wanted to say that you’re such an inspiration. i followed you on ig today and saw your website progress there. im so happy for your website growth, you really deserve it. also thank you for the articles and all the amazing tips that you give. i love your articles bcs they’re short, fun and VERY REALISTIC unlike other youtube websites. keep up the good work! lots of love <333
I usually don’t take part in many activities just to not waste my time and study well but after perusal your articles I started to take part in public speaking competitions and won ‘the best speaker of the year’ and made dancing my hobby Thankyou so much faye for making me realise that mental health is very important ❤
Hii Faye!! your articles are so helpful!! you know the problem here, I feel so exhausted after school that none activity can be done other than resting and my tution for eg has diffrent batches for diffrent grades so there’s no way I can have it shifted, the day feels so tight at times bcoz after coming from school, eat lunch while resting, start self studying, go to tution/ swimming class (for me) come home rest, either study after the swim class or go to the guitar class after the tution ( I have alternate days of each) thanks to your articles tho, they give such a positive vibe! ur student planner really helped me, I have my goal to be in the top 10 list this year(thanks to you that I even decided to go for it), I have been a subscriber for a year now and u have literally changed my life so thanku sooooo much ❤️
Can u also try to make one on how to balance school and tutions??? When i get home from school, (3:30) i have to go straight to tutions at 4:00 for 2 hours. So i get back home from tutions at 6. After that im SO EXHAUSTEDDDD to do any school work and the day is also almost about to end, it would be a gr8 help of u could make a article on it:) TYYY
I found your account and I am so so so happy I did OMG LIKE YOUR ACCOUNT IS SO HELPFUL AND YOU ARE SOO NICE AND CUTE!! makes me feel studies is not that scary. Your content is so relatable and you help me out in every problems w the lazyness, not being able to have a schedule and feeling unmotivated. You help me a lot! Love ya <33
hello betie, i love your website and have been perusal it since the start of high school. cn u pls make a article about how to improve our time management skills, thank u so much! btw, THIS is just an idea, so it is your choice weather or not you make it, so you dont have to bestie, hope u do well with studies, best website ever!!! 🙂
Hi Faye this article really helped me because l am quite similar to you when it comes to extra curricular activities I go for:- • Dance club • Music club • Art club • Knitting club • Throwball • Basketball • Violin classes I also go for 2 tuitions and l didn’t know how to prioritize my time for school and my activities also my life most of my time during weekends l am at home l am gonna start doing this and l am shook l really needed this thank you for the article l luv your articles they really help me l my school work l hope to be like you one day thank you have a great time in your university! Byee~
Hi faye sometimes i just wonder if you can predict future. I mean seriously i just rejoined my singing and sketching classes and soon i realised it was not gonna be easy to manage them with school and didn’t want to leave them coz i love singing and sketching. I was so stressed about it and suddenly this notification popped. Thanks faye for being my life savour. Love you 💞🌹
Hey Faye !! I successfully finished my board examinations and now just practicals are left. I just want to Thank you for everything !! Thanks alot for helping ne out in all of my hard study times 💖 and I would love to stay here till I complete my study life completely 💙 So after my exams, I’ve got 4 extra months in which I don’t have anything to do so I thought to recall all my previous lessons especially that hard ones and also thought to take Grammatical Classes and practice for it. But Idk why, I still feel like I’m just going to waste my precious time which I don’t want to waste honestly. So could please suggest me anything that can help me to stay busy throughout these months so I can prepare myself more
♥️ Tysm for this article! I’ve been finding a article like this from long. I found your website 1-2 weeks ago, almost watched 50+ articles of your since then (no we’re totally not gonna talk about that lol) your articles are really motivating and give me lots of productivity! Tysm Faye for making our day! (Wow that rhymed lol) Btw i play piano sometimes!
Faye can you please make an entire article on time management and also tell us about your own time table and how you come up with it. I want to learn may new things alongside my studies and i also have to do all household chores as mom is my only parent and works 24/7. I have tried planning my day many times but when follow it completely i just can’t make anough time for myself which makes me kind of sad cause “me time” matters alot to me. And if make time for myself then i can not complete all my task. So please make a article on time management entirely. #pleasefaye
Hey faye! Im so sorry im super late because our times dont match! I hope you are well :D. Could you make a article about “how to recover from a bad grade” i think too much about my future. My dad is a math teacher and he teaches me in his free time. I failed a math test and he got really disappointed. I never failed before. I always cry whenever i think about it. I think too much about my future.. it stresses me out. What if im not good enough ? What if i cant become a doctor?(asian things yk) Have a good day, love ya and your articles
My Higher secondary exams are coming.. I have 2.5 months for preparing for my exams.So at this time,if I get tired of studying,what should I do? I mean if I started using my phone in my free or break time,I end up using it for1.5-2 hours 😥So what can I do in my free time? Btw,Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Hey faye, I am your huge fan from India.Actually my school and tuitions are going to start in a week and I feel so stressed due to work load and can’t get enough time for anything which leads to procrastination so, can you please make a article on time management tips and methods please Btw thank you so so so much! your tips always help me😊
Hey Faye! I rlly like your vids ur tips rlly help Can u pls make a vid on how to prepare for exams in summer vacation bc i have exams after our summer vacation ends and now less than a month is left for them to end..I am trying my best to prepare but i get demotivated after some day of productive studies and waste my 2-3 days just being demotivated I hope u help me and i luv ur vids ❤️
hey faye i have been perusal your vids for a while now and i absolutely love the tips that you provide. but i do wish that you specifically mention the sponsored portion of your article rather than just slipping it in without any prior disclaimer that it is sponsored. i feel like now as you have a pretty big following, it is better to be more transparent with your viewers
Hey Faye, my school started and I am now in 8th grade and I really feel tired and demotivated after my school, u know how it feels ryt? And I have alot of homework to do and alot to study but as soon as I take my book and start reading I just get distracted and then waste alot of time even if don’t have intention to do it. And I also tried a few tips and tricks of urs but I still can’t make it out. Can you please help me with my problem!