Extracurricular Activities

Which is the definition of college:

• A.

  an institution where you can get an associate and undergraduate degree.

• B.

  an institution where you can only get a graduate degree.

• C.

  an institution where you can get training on one specific skill, such as auto mechanics.

• D.

  an institution where you can get your GED.

What is the definition of university:

• A.

  an institution where you can get an associate and undergraduate degree.

• B.

  an institution where you can get training in a specific skill, such as auto mechanics.

• C.

  an institution where you can get an undergraduate and graduate degree.

• an institution where you get your GED.

Select the traits of a large, noncompetitive university:

a

b

USUALLY not holistic/well-rounded

Large push for extracurricular activity

Consider tests and grades FIRST

Allows for letters of recommendation

Select the traits that fit Large, Competitive Universities:

b

c

d

USUALLY not accept LOR.

More holistic- accepts essays

Accept letters of recommendation (LOR)

Less detailed extracurricular activities

Select the traits that fit Less Competitive, Private Colleges:

d

b

a

Not holistic & no LOR

More holistic than public colleges

Does not require extracurriculars (EC)

Important EC's matter more than tests

Select the traits of Competitive Private Universities/Colleges

b

c

d

Not holistic- no LOR

Well developed extracurriculars (EC)

EC should demonstrate majors

Holistic- letters of recommendation/test

What skills does being in a club/sport in high school teach you?

a

c

People hating skills

Teamwork

Responsibility

How to avoid doing things you don't like

Which of the following is considered an extracurricular activity?

a

c

d

Volunteering

Sleeping

Dance team

Working a job