Are extracurricular activities really necessary for college? Right now I'm in the 10th grade and I haven't joined any clubs or joined any sports yet. I'm also shy and I hate public speaking and have no leadership skill so that's a problem for me and a lot of extracurricular activities need that skill. I'm no good at sports and and I don't have time for clubs. In the beginning of the year I went to check out key club but that club required a lot of donations and driving around. My parents are busy almost 24/7 and I don't know how to drive. I'd like to try drama to fix my shyness but I don't have time to participate in play productions after school. So I'd like to take classes during in school. Are there any electives that count as extracurricular activities I can take during class time? Are extracurricular activities really that important for college; what are colleges looking for? I have high scores on standardized tests and hopefully I'll score high on the SAT. Would that be enough?
2007-01-23 12:39:00 · 5 answers · asked by ¡Jessica! 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
They're very important for the best colleges. Even if you scored perfectly on the SAT and had an unweighted 4.0 GPA, schools like Harvard and Stanford wouldn't even consider you.
Your local state school would take you, but at a place like UC Berkeley, you'd better have that near perfect GPA and SAT if you don't have any extra currics.
I really fail to see how you don't have time to do anything if you're just a sophomore. What do you do after school? If you work to help support your family, that's actually an extra curricular activity that's looked highly upon by schools b/c they know kids from poorer families have a harder time getting out to do a sport or typical extra currics. But, having to go home just to do homework is not an excuse they'll take.
2007-01-23 15:57:33 · answer #1 · answered by Linkin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The extra curricular are very important, because they show that you're well rounded. Some schools even frown on folks with the great GPA with no extracurricular activities. The logic is that a good student has mastered the system of taking tests and getting grades, but the well rounded person has the skills to succeed in life... colleges want to have alumni that are successful! On top of that if you are involved in extra curriculars you may have to work hard, but you will have activities that make you happy. There is no sense in depriving yourself of fun activities just for a college. Oh, and don't be afraid to risk the AP classes... taking "cake" classes actually does look bad, and most colleges will respect the fact that you have challenged yourself.
2016-03-28 23:30:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extracurricular activities are VERY important. You can have the highest scores out of anyone in the world but they like seeing whether your involved in school or not. I'm also in 10th grade and i joined my first club this year, student council. If you join some club with a friend it makes it a lot easier on you, because I also tend to be shy. I'm not sure but maybe a class like yearbook or something could be extracurricular. Good Luck!
2007-01-23 12:47:34 · answer #3 · answered by kindykanes 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yep they'll tell you about honor or awards, extra curricular and volunteer or community service. (i took a look on the UC app.)
if i were you just talk to your counselor about college. and about drama just join band or yearbook. sports..... join any sports just be sure u tryout and if u get cut, who cares u try and put that in you application.
in the other hand they look forward in..
(a) History / Social Science – Two years, including one year of world history, cultures, and historical geography and one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government.
(b) English – Four years of college preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature.
(c) Mathematics – Three years of college preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry.
(d) Laboratory Science – Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three disciplines: biology, chemistry, and physics.
(e) Language Other Than English – Two years of the same language other than English.
(f) Visual & Performing Arts – One year, including dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art.
(g) ''optional'' College Preparatory Elective – One year (two semesters), chosen from additional "a-f" courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved solely for use as "g" electives.
2007-01-23 13:34:51 · answer #4 · answered by volcomsteve-o@sbcglobal.net 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes college looks at them very seriously
2007-01-23 12:43:17 · answer #5 · answered by adrienne_bliss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋