A topic that repeatedly arises from my meetings with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows about their professional development is that of extracurricular activities. Those students and fellows ...

In China, there is an old saying: "Don't let your children lose on the starting line." It highlights parents' desire to jumpstart their child's early development. Especially in recent years, parents ...

If you’re wondering, “What are the best extracurricular activities for college applications?” you’re probably a high school student preparing your college applications and wanting to impress ...

These activities provide opportunities to build skills, provide social opportunities, enhance your future employability and can provide a productive break from study. Visit the extracurricular ...

As colleges reintroduce standardized testing requirements, the competition for elite institutions remains fierce but evolving. Now that test scores are a given, the focus has shifted toward ...

Participating in extracurricular activities can help students build their social skills, improve their academic performance, develop leadership skills, and provide valuable experiences and ...

I find it helpful to show students how to present activities in their university applications – possibly even before their senior year. Activities can be easily incorporated into a longer essay of 500 ...

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