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Do joining clubs look good on college applications?

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Do joining clubs look good on college applications?

While they may look good on a college resume, does that mean you have to join them? Absolutely not! When you’re choosing your extracurriculars, keep in mind that colleges care more about what you did in those extracurriculars and what impact you had than just joining a club because it looks good on your resume.

What clubs do colleges care about?

College Admissions: 10 Extra-Curriculars Colleges Want To See

  • Student Government.
  • Debate Team, Mock Trial.
  • Academic Teams: Math, Envirothon, Robotics, Decathlon, etc.
  • The Arts: Music, Theatre, Visual Arts.
  • Internships, Research Opportunities.
  • Diversity Club.
  • Community Service.
  • School Newspaper, Literary Magazine.

Do colleges like Key Club?

Key Clubs across the country do good work, but there are a LOT of college bound students who count themselves among Key Club members. Simply claiming membership in a club or organization or on a team doesn’t really tell any college admission officer very much about you.

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Are clubs important to get into college?

If you take on increasing responsibility and achieve success, your extracurricular involvement will not only help you get into college—it could even help you pay for college! Ultimately, high school clubs are as important as you make them.

Is CSF worth joining?

Why should you join? Long term members get honor cords and special recognition at graduation for being in CSF. In addition, being a member looks great on your application for when you are applying to a college or university.

How many clubs do colleges want?

Though 5 – 6 is the most ideal amount, that’s not to say that some students don’t do well with fewer activities – sometimes significantly fewer!

Can you have fun at Harvard?

Harvard students do work very hard, but it’s more that doing extracurriculars (and occasional schoolwork) is what they enjoy rather that they don’t have fun. They just don’t have fun by partying (mostly).

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What GPA do you need for CSF?

3.5
The California Scholarship Federation is an honor society that recognizes highest academic achievement. Membership in our organization signifies excellence in academic achievement. To apply you must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.5 and have taken core curriculum classes.