<p>If you have the opportunity to do an internship, it will be extremely beneficial to you and your profile. Nothing beats real-world experience. Few students have the chance to get involved in quality internships- it’s something that can definitely help set you apart.</p>
<p>Volunteering is always nice, but it’s something you should do because you WANT to do it, not because it’s going to help your profile. The fact of the matter is, at top colleges, EVERYONE has volunteer work on their application. It really won’t set you apart from the crowd unless it’s something really unique. Any kind of volunteering that you are passionate about is good though.</p>