Ideas for Junior year resume boosters.

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<p>Hello CC community,</p>

<p>I have a question about the quality of these activities as resume boosters for my junior year. I currently have basic things such as student government, sports, clubs and made my Eagle Scout but wanted to do more.
Here are my ideas, I realize there is a level of "chance" for these coming through and a lot of work needed. I would prefer if you "grade" or judge them on there quality and potential for resume:</p>

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<li><p>Starting a business. The business would be a longboard deck company. We would make and sell boards independently and through stores. It would be primarily for profit and may donate some money to charity. There is a potential for $1000+ a month if it works out. </p></li>
<li><p>Creating a school district wide campaign to help with common physiological disorders such as anxiety and depression. I am on a district student government so this would be doable if I plan it right. These disorders are prevalent and awareness campaigns could help people be more open and get the help they need. </p></li>
<li><p>Helping minorities in the nearby urban area. I am involved in scouting and may start/revive an inner city scout troop or help with the big brother/big sister program. I think the scout troop could help instill values in the city children which they are not taught at home such as handwork etc. </p></li>
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<p>Thank you for the help. </p>

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<p>It’s really not so much the size of the accomplishment for stuff like this, it’s what you learn and what character qualities get demonstrated in the process. Even failure can make an attractive EC on an application depending on how you spin it.</p>

<p>Which one interests you that most. That’s the one you should do.</p>

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<p>Do the inner city Scout troop. Be prepared to learn more than you teach. </p>

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<p>Don’t do any of these if the only purpose is to boost your resume. Do the one that really interests you. Colleges prefer deeper, not wider when it comes to ECs.</p>

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<p>I would highly recommend doing volunteer/service work because it looks really good (if there’s long term commitment) and gives you something interesting to talk about in your essays. </p>

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<p>About 90% of US colleges don’t give a rat’s behind about any ECs. There. You’re off the hook – if you plan on applying to those.</p>

<p>For the others that do look at them, they are pelted with wannabe posers and resume padders. Only a few really stand out. </p>

<p>Read this: <a href=“Article Relevant to Helping Kids Choose ECs - Parents Forum - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/189156-article-relevant-to-helping-kids-choose-ecs.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Please don’t do some mercenary EC </p>

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<p>I like the idea of the inner city scout troop. So many guys hang up their scouting sash after they attain Eagle. I think continuing to stay involved and to “give back” after your own personal scouting goals have been reached is commendable. I also think you would learn a lot, and an interesting college essay might evolve from your work.
Good luck to you.</p>