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College-bound high school students should use the summer months ahead to build their qualifications and become the kind of student most sought after by college admission officers. Students should engage in the right activities to build their résumé and enhance their student qualifications. Being a participant and/or leader in suitable summer activities will allow students to create superior college applications.

The question is will certain activities help or hurt student chances for getting accepted to their college of choice. Whether students plan to apply for college admission this coming fall or in the fall of 2012 or 2013, participating in the right activities could make the difference between acceptance and rejection in the minds of college admission officers.

But which activities are the right ones? The answer is any activity is right as long as there is a clear demonstration of commitment. Ideally, summer activities should reflect meaningful and continued involvement in the things students are passionate about and have been involved with for years. Students should not choose activities based on what they think colleges are looking for on an application; colleges and universities DONT CARE WHAT ACTIVITIES STUDENTS CHOOSE.

Colleges dont care which activities students dedicate themselves to because each school tries to build a well-rounded incoming class of students (which includes all kinds of students: science and math whizzes, talented musicians and artists, athletes, student-body leaders, theater actors and actresses, community-minded volunteers, computer and engineering enthusiasts, and other interesting people). Admission offices want college communities composed of diverse and interesting students – nothing would be more boring than having a campus filled only with academic geniuses who spend 100% of their time studying. Colleges want a student body filled with variety and diversity to make their campus come alive with interest and excitement.

As a result, colleges want students who demonstrate in-depth, long-term involvement in activities they are passionate about, regardless of the type of activities. Colleges need committed students and leaders in every field of interest.

Despite the recessions challenging job market, students can find something to do to build their résumé and qualifications. There are opportunities for unpaid internships, local community volunteer programs, domestic or foreign volunteer programs, community college courses, high school advanced credit courses, and other pursuits. Students (and parents) need to keep in mind that many college admission officers assume students are lazy and unmotivated if no worthwhile activities are shown on their résumés.

College-bound students need to make use of their summer vacation to gain every advantage possible in the super competitive world of college admissions. They should participate and take on leadership roles in activities they enjoy AND activities that will increase their chances for admission to college.

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