Guide - Extracurricular Activities Richard

Extracurricular Activities: The Definitive "Richard Guide" to Standing Out

Leadership & Student Government

Tier 2: Leadership and Commitment

Quality over Quantity

: It is better to excel in one or two areas (e.g., being a nationally ranked athlete or a published researcher) than to have a long list of minor participations. extracurricular activities richard guide

Sin #1: The Buffet Approach

You join six clubs, play two sports, volunteer once a month at a hospital, and hold zero leadership positions. You look like a ping-pong ball bouncing between interests. Admissions officers see chaos, not passion. Admissions officers see chaos, not passion

Richard says:

The most fraudulent category. Sorting canned goods for two hours a month is not service. Sustained, personally driven impact is service. Tutor the same refugee student for two years. Build a garden at a food bank. Do not hop from one charity event to another. Sustained, personally driven impact is service