If you’re like most American high school students, the subject of college admissions is often on your mind. Chances are, the question of which extracurricular activities will have the most positive impact on your college application has often entered your thoughts, too. The basic answer to that question is simple: unless you’re a stellar athlete, ...
You’ve raced through crowded stores with school supply lists in hand, struggled to find decent jeans that fit, and bargained with your kids in the athletic shoe aisle — you’re finally ready for school to resume. Or are you? Have you given any thought to which extracurricular activities your offspring should be involved in this ...
The topic of parents who have over-committed their kids with too many extracurricular activities is old news by now. While parents do not intentionally set out to over-commit their kids, many end up doing this nonetheless. Often, this occurs when kids ask to be signed up for other activities they are interested in, but friends’ ...
College selection is important because different students have different educational needs. This also applies to a college student’s extracurricular activities. Fraternities and sororities are not typically known for being openly accepting or diverse: usually each Greek group on campus selects a certain type of individual. Greek life is not for everyone-in fact, on most small ...
So, if you want to get into a good college, you need to be a straight A student, a world class athlete, an amazing musician, and captain of the debate team. Right? Well, not exactly. True, good grades are crucial and sports can be helpful, but colleges want a diverse student body. In other words, ...
Community college can be a very wise and economical choice in higher education. Whether seeking vocational training, or taking prerequisites for entrance into a four year institution, community college is a route chosen by many. Michigan is home to numerous community colleges. Consequently, it was not easy coming up with the top five. Nevertheless, with ...
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