I took this from my school's site:
"Community Service Program
Participation in the Community Service Program is mandatory for all Secondary School students. Students select two community projects per year, ranging from helping to raise awareness of environmental issues, volunteer at orphanages, and centers for the aged, infirmed and disabled."
Does this count as extra activities that will help our acceptance to college? Or is this a thing every high school does?
2007-03-28 08:08:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Yes-this will help you gain entrance to college. There will probably be hundreds of students with SAT scores and GPA similar to yours, so admissions staff look for something extra in applicants. Community service shows that you multifaceted and willing to give back to the community.
2007-03-29 09:10:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most high schools do this. Partly it's because yes, it looks good on a college transcript, but schools also want to demonstrate that they are giving back to the community and that they have thoughtful students. It's kind of a status thing.
2007-03-28 08:16:44 · answer #2 · answered by Kaiialyne S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not every high school does this.
Yes, it looks good to colleges (altho not as great if they know it's mandatory - they'd want to see more community service than). It also makes the school look good.
2007-03-28 10:51:52 · answer #3 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our high school didn't do that. They should have though.
It might help with college, but it's more of a boy scout type thing. It will help your local community, and will teach you the value of work.
2007-03-28 08:32:48 · answer #4 · answered by dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will help you prepare for life and you can use the hours to apply for college scholarships. I don't know if all schools do it, but lots of them have this program.
2007-03-28 08:11:54 · answer #5 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋