I’m currently a sophomore in high scho and currently, I think my EC’s a pretty weak to get into a top notch school like Harvard, Stanford or even UCLA. I know I’m passionate about business and the arts, so I’m going to volunteer at my local art center and as for business, I am completely lost. I was thinking of finding a Public Relations, media management, marketing manager internship or some sort of business related internship. Im planning on joining DECA next year and competing at state. I’m completely at a lost right now for what I should be doing. Any advice on what business related things or art related activities that can make me really stand out? Thanks.
Read “How To Be a High School Superstar” by Cal Newport. It will help you think about ECs.
You don’t have to do ECs in Business…you could do something like Model UN or Debate Club which would teach you about the world and public speaking and presenting an argument which are all useful in business. DECA is another good idea but you don’t have to do more than than.
Do something you are interested in.