The Truth about Passion Projects (And 15 Ideas for Yours)
Do admissions offices want to see passion projects, or are they played out? We share our framework for passion projects and 15 passion project ideas.
The Best Extracurricular Activities for Ivy League Admissions
Discover the importance of extracurriculars in Ivy League admissions, learn common mistakes to avoid, and understand the best strategies to create a...
What to Do Summer Junior Year of High School: A Guide
Learn how to make the most of the summer after your junior year of high school. Explore options like pre-college programs, internships, and research.
Quirky vs. Traditional Research Projects
Extracurriculars are an essential part of your college application, but you aren't limited to traditional activities. Quirky ones may help set you...
Passion Projects and Mental Resilience
Pursuing personally meaningful activities, reflecting, and writing can improve self-confidence and lead to inward and outward success for high...
Extracurriculars: Why They're So Important for College Admissions
We know from Common Data Sets that extracurriculars are crucial in the application review process. Finding the right kind of activity is just as...
How to Craft Amazing Extracurriculars by Combining Interests
We explain how to impress admissions officers by combining two of your extracurricular interests to create a compelling personal project.
Extracurricular Magnitude and Impact
We talk about how extracurriculars affect your personal score in college admissions. We explain how to show impact and magnitude in your...
An Overview of Basic Extracurricular Pathways
We talk about different extracurricular pathways, including in-person and hybrid options. We also talk about how to make your extracurriculars stand...
Leveling Up Your Extracurriculars (with examples!)
We talk about how to easily take your existing extracurricular activities to the next level. Doing so will help your college application stand out.
How to Organically Find your Extracurricular Interests
Your extracurriculars should be fun and productive. We talk about finding extracurriculars based on your interests as a first-year or sophomore...
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