<p>I'm kind of getting sick of the whole community service and joining club, winning award things that top colleges look for. I'm really just more focused on academics, so I'm really considering just graduating early and attending KU to reduce the stress load.</p>
<p>Noooo not KU - even though it's a good school i'm sure you could do better - most of the kids from my old high school went either there or kstate.</p>
<p>And yes i'm very sick of the admissions process. Some parents raise there children in a certain way just so they can have a prestigious school's bumber sticker on their car.</p>
<p>If you're really focused on academics, why not involve yourself in extra-curricular activities that center around the academic areas you find interesting (research, etc.)? Then you have a blast and end up at a fantastic school at the end without even feeling like you tried.</p>
<p>Ummm when people join clubs, they're usually not thinking about colleges. You join a club because you want to join it. If you really join a club just for colleges then you are a little obsessed. So yes, you should be sick of joining clubs just for college. Volunteering for colleges I can see one doing and getting sick of though. </p>
<p>Why would you be sick of getting awards? That's such an arrogant thing to say. Many other people would kill to win awards and their first thought wouldn't be "oh man this is gonna look great to an adcom."</p>
<p>well you have to actually do something to get an award. alot of kids dont need these awards to make them feel smart but they need to work for them anyway because it looks good on their application. its nice to say all this about doing what you love but in reality lots of kids do it to get into college. i did what i loved to get into college but i knew that wasnt enough so i did the things and awards i didnt want to do to get in. there is nothing wrong with that. its a smart move that if you deny you most likely will be setting yourself up for a downfall in college admissions(though some kids do get in just doing what they want to do)</p>
<p>Hey, KU's not a bad school! I've actually heard it's a lot of fun and has good academics and several strong departments. Plus, the town is so college-y. A lot of people here get hung up on Harvard and Yale, but less selective colleges have plenty to offer too. If you end up at KU, you should feel lucky. A lot of states don't have public schools as nice as KU is.</p>
<p>how is KU's rank nationally?</p>
<p>""Ummm when people join clubs, they're usually not thinking about colleges."</p>
<p>HAHAHAHAHA good one. People just happen to innocently mention every club they've participated into when they apply for jobs and colleges.</p>
<p>"If you really join a club just for colleges then you are a little obsessed."</p>
<p>Or your just smart enough to realize that admissions look at your volunteer history. Perhaps... juggling a job, school, family, and social life may leave little time, and for some being a club particip (ie speech club) is part of getting into a college when the time could be spent otherwise. I'd rather schools drop their key clubs, student ambassadors, etc., and make available something really non-self serving like meals on wheels, something that increases the quality of life for others.</p>
<p>"Many other people would kill to win awards and their first thought wouldn't be "oh man this is gonna look great to an adcom."</p>
<p>Yes, we all just want to win awards for our personal pat on the back for accomplishment. Seriously...We use these accolades to promote ourselves for financial gain whether in our resume, bio, or a college app. I hate to tell ya, most people don't follow those religious guidelines of feeding the hungry, give clothes to the naked, and shelter the homeless... AND for the very few that do these noble acts, some of them have something to gain from doing it.</p>