Importance of Extracurricular Activities

Applying to College
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<p>Hi, everyone. :)
** How important are extracurricular activities for getting into a good college? **</p>

<p>Can you give me an idea of where these 3 students are standing in terms of getting in a good college?</p>

<p>Case A: No extracurricular activities. Is this truly bad or is it not too important?</p>

<p>Case B: A student is in 10 different clubs/sports but doesn't have leadership positions/achievements? </p>

<p>Case C: A student has one OUTSIDE of school extracurricular activity that he/she excels in.</p>

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<p>Watch these videos:
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<a href=“Erinn Andrews, Former Stanford Admissions Officer, Video Case Study #2 - YouTube”>Erinn Andrews, Former Stanford Admissions Officer, Video Case Study #2 - YouTube;
Interviews with former/current Stanford/Tufts admissions officers.</p>

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<p>It completely depends on the target colleges. The bulk of US colleges place no to extremely little emphasis on ECs, mostly admitting students based on GPA/Transcript/Test scores.</p>

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<p>Case C probably has the best chance at a prestigious college, assuming their grades are stellar as well. Case A probably has nice grades, but a slim chance due to their lack. Colleges can see that B is just fluffing their application. Basically, A and B should be looking at state colleges. C would have the best chance somewhere prestigious. </p>