Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers
82. Developing Your Competitive Edge: Strategies for a Standout College Application
Dec 6, 2023
Former Stanford admissions officer Marianna Irizarry shares insights on developing a competitive edge in college applications. Topics include starting early, showcasing progression in extracurricular activities, making unexpected connections, developing meaningful community impact projects, and embracing challenges to find your own path.
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- Effective college applications require strategically showcasing breadth and depth across extracurricular activities.
- Meaningful volunteering projects should have clear goals, measurable impacts, and utilize strategic networks to maximize their impact.
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The Importance of Extracurricular Activities in College Admissions
Extracurricular activities provide a valuable opportunity for college admissions officers to gain insight into a student's interests, passions, and character. Admissions officers look for evidence of breadth and depth across these activities, as well as progression and measurable impact. Students are advised to develop a sense of their interests and strategically apply them to their extracurricular involvement. By fusing different interests in unexpected ways, students can stand out as unique candidates.
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