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How to Record Accomplishments in Activities

admin — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000

by Kathleen M. Thinking about applying to college? Looking for a new year’s resolution? I have an idea for you! Keep a record of all you are doing/learning in high school so you will be prepared for college applications. How to start? How can you record your accomplishments from high school activities? Select a notebook – or online source. And commit to recording weekly your accomplishments. Weekly may seem like

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3 Great Clubs for STEM in High School

admin — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:45:53 +0000

by Diane N. Are you passionate about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and looking for ways to explore your interests beyond the classroom? Here are three fantastic clubs in high school that can help you dive deeper into the world of STEM: Robotics Club Robotics clubs, such as those affiliated with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), offer an exciting blend of engineering, programming, and teamwork.

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Plan Extracurriculars for College

admin — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:47:02 +0000

by Justin B. “You may not realize it, but you do it all the time. Begin with the end in mind, that is. You draw up a blueprint before you build a house. You read a recipe before you bake a cake. You create an outline before you write a paper (at least I hope you do). It’s part of life.” (The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean

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What Counts as Advanced Training in STEM Research?

admin — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 18:40:41 +0000

by David H. N., PhD Advanced training in STEM research is one of the most important extracurricular activities in college applications. This type of training is often unique compared to what a student learns in AP courses or community college courses. Due to the nature of these training programs, they might also allow the student to create novel contributions to STEM or intriguing proof of concept discoveries. However, these trainings

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Starting Your First Internship or Research Project: 3 Essential Tips

admin — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 22:57:11 +0000

by Diane N. Starting your first internship or research project can be both thrilling and daunting. Here are three essential tips to help you make the most of this opportunity and set yourself up for success. Understand the Dress Code and Safety Procedures First and foremost, it’s crucial to understand the dress code and safety procedures of your lab environment. In a wet lab, where we analyze and test biological

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The Importance of the Activities List for Common App & UC App

admin — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 17:39:17 +0000

by Jennifer L. Both the Common App and the University of California (UC) application request students to include a list of activities that they have participated in over the course of their high school years. How important is this activities list? Very important! This section of the application is another big opportunity for colleges to get to know more about you. With carefully selected words and constructed phrases, you can

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Don’t Go for ‘Well-Rounded’

admin — Sat, 13 May 2023 18:54:48 +0000

by Sarah M. Many students aim to be “well-rounded” when they apply for college. Great grades, high test scores, a sport, an instrument, and handful of clubs and some work experience all combine to create the complete package, right? I’m not here to say that any of those things are bad. Of course they’re not! But in general, the idea of the well-rounded student just doesn’t work that well, as

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Summer Jobs Help College Applications

admin — Sat, 06 May 2023 18:22:37 +0000

by Tony T. Summer is coming up soon, and what you do in summer may help you in many perspectives and also help you get into colleges. Thinking about finding a job, being a volunteer or doing some research this summer? There are many summer jobs high school students can do. Some popular high school summer jobs include swimming lessons instructor, lifeguarding, pool cleaning, starting a blog, tutoring, babysitting, pet

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DECA – A Great Extra-Curricular Activity

admin — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0000

DECA, also known as the Distributive Education Clubs of America, founded in 1946, is a non-profit organization that prepares high school and college students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. DECA is designed to promote leadership and professional development by providing its members with a variety of activities, competitions, and networking opportunities. DECA offers a wide range of programs and initiatives, including career exploration and education, competitions, leadership

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The Lowdown on Work…and Whether You Should Write About It

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:43:22 +0000

by Albert L. In my first job in high school, my right thumb often pulsated with a rawness that came from my nemesis that was a single hole puncher. I believed I could efficiently brute force my way through one too many sheets that would somehow defy the laws of physics. My loving cousin employed me as one of her sweatshop elves in her home business that sold handcrafted messages

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