There are many ways you can prepare for college.
However, the best piece of advice anyone can give you is to expand your
horizons while you're still in high school. You give your college applications
a boost by participating extracurricular activities, including world
travel, volunteering and internships. Recruiters love applicants who have
firsthand knowledge, life experiences and a resume filled with responsible
activities.
Travel
International travel can make a world of difference
on your college application. World travel helps you gain knowledge of other
cultures and languages. This knowledge cannot be taught in a classroom and can
only be learned through getting that stamp on your passport. World travel shows
you're willing to step out of your comfort zone, that you're curious and that
you have the initiative to experience new things.
If you want to take your overseas experience to
the next level, volunteer abroad.
Turning your world travel into a volunteering experience will further expand
your appreciation of new cultures and will have college recruiters putting your
application at the top of the pile.
Volunteering
A recent addition to high school curriculums is
the requirement that students complete a certain amount of volunteer hours.
Not all high schools require it, but it's becoming common for students to
dedicate some volunteer hours. Volunteering in the community or overseas can
help you gain knowledge and experience that shows college recruiters you are a
go-getter. There are many different
types of volunteer opportunities you can
sign up for while still in high school, including summer camps, local sports
programs, animal shelters and overseas training programs.Internships
Having work experience through an internship will
give you a boost in the competitive race to college acceptance. By working as
an intern, you'll be able to put your classroom knowledge to
work while gaining work experience in your desired field of study. High school
internships are available in a variety of job fields, including communications,
education, electronics, engineering and nursing. Many times, your high school
will be able to help you find internship opportunities. They may even have
internship programs already established with local businesses. Not only does
the internship look good on your college application, you'll also be able to
decide before entering college if it's the right career path for you. Plus, you
already have your foot in the door and have great work references for when you
do graduate college.
College recruiters look for well-rounded students
with more than just classroom knowledge. Getting a little bit of each of these
extracurricular activities may help you get the edge you need. Sit down and
talk with your guidance counselor to discuss the different ways you can
participate in these activities and find out which ones are best suited for
you. Get involved wherever you can. Life experiences are just as
important as a solid education. Achieving both before entering college is
something that will stick with you for the rest of your life. In addition to
the impressive achievements you'll list on your college applications, you'll
have the benefit of doing good work.
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