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Junior Year College Admission Strategy

Maximize the value of your extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities should demonstrate meaningful and long-term involvement in things you are passionate about (and ideally have been involved with during freshman and sophomore years). Colleges want students who demonstrate in-depth, consistent involvement in activities. Activities can be of any type because colleges and universities need committed students and leaders in every field of interest.

To maximize the value of your extracurricular activities in the eyes of college admission officers, be a leader in a few activities – lead a team, be an officer in a club or organization, start a project, or run for class office. Demonstrate initiative, commitment, and leadership. College admission officers love students with leadership skills and determination; including such qualities on college applications will be very impressive. Remember, college admission officers consider leadership to be the most sought-after student qualification.

Also, try to develop and demonstrate uniqueness through your activities. Doing this will increase your value to colleges and your chances for getting accepted.