<p>It doesnt look like she's doing it solely for college admissions.</p>
<p>Well, I think it would be neat to start a business, especially if it is attainable in high school, but Business_Freak, college admissions does have an influence on my decision to create one.
And as for the others.. I will definitely keep doing my other ECs, but seriously, if a Wharton admissions officer were to look at two applications, wouldn't the officer rather pick the applicant with BOTH Business ECs and other remarkable ECs? Rather than just the person with only non-business ECs? I mean, if an applicant can start a business, and it would benefit the college application, then why not? Wharton is a business school!
Just like having music awards would look impressive to music schools, having businesses would look impressive to business schools</p>
<p>Venus, i agree.</p>
<p>Yeeeep..
So yes, I want to start this non-profit business.. But dude, I am so flippin worried and unsure. First off, I know that I don't want to make this a big deal. Afterall, it's kind of like a group tutoring program.. for free! It's also going to be very time consuming! Having to tutor all these kids in music! What if I can't find enough people to provide for enough customers? What if people aren't even interested? What if people think I'm a pretentious snob who simply wants to get into Wharton? Baahh.. it's true anyway..
I mean, your business, the one with the books.. that one doesn't take up your personal time. Well, maybe it does, I don't know.. but you know how long it takes to teach an instrument?
And also, if the teachers don't get paid, then why would they even join? Just to be affiliated with the business? They could just give private lessons on their own..
Oh geez.. I need assurances</p>
<p>venus, they dont care what you do as long as you do something really well. If you are so sure about this, why are you asking on this board? No ones going to convince you otherwise</p>
<p>I didn't mean that starting the business would be artificial, I meant that suddenly joining business EC's would be artificial. I think that if you're passionate about music and the effect it can have on children then by all means, try and start this non-profit. Just make sure it doesn't become your priority over academics.</p>
<p>And sorry if NHS was a bad example... I just said the first thing that came to mind. </p>
<p>There is no AP Accounting exam so I don't understand how you can be taking an AP Accounting class?</p>
<p>Sorry, it's Honors Accounting.. haha, I just checked.</p>
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<em>jump on it! Jump on it!</em>
;3</p>
<p>I personally think the non-profit organization teaching children music is an awesome idea.</p>
<p>yay! thanks!
I owe it all to you and your experience.
Question: How much time do you spend on your non-profit business? Will I be loaded down with work? Will my schoolwork be negatively affected?
Could you tell me more about your nonprofit company? The one with the books?</p>
<p>I basically use money and buy books from my local library for $0.25 each (I get discount because its non-profit). Getting the books to places takes up to 3 or 5 hours a week.</p>
<p>And you get to choose who you give them to? Like, just random families in need? Or do you have like an organization that you donate them all to?</p>
<p>We, I give them the the books to other non-profit organizations (partners) and they distribute the books where they are really needed for me. I am trying to donate books overseas, but its hard to find someone do do it for you!</p>
<p>ahh..
How do you make partners with other non-profit organizations? Would it benefit me and my business? I mean, it would obviously help yours because of the whole transferring books thing.. but.. well, what do you think?
And if I do create this business.. do you think I should advertise it all down the halls of the school? hahaha.. like, start offering jobs to all of musicians and band kids.
Also, would it be considered volunteering? Because we're not really getting paid. WEll, could non-profit organizations have a "recommended tip"? I mean, if you're teaching someone's child how to play the violin..and spending that much time doing it.. you should at least be tipped.. xD</p>
<p>No, its a non-profit organization/business. You can partner with organizations tutoring elementary school children and offer them free music lessons. It will work cause it'll be fun and entertaining. Yeah, inyour case, partnerships help. </p>
<p>Advertise it in school and library bulletins/paper. You can also advertise in the tutoring organizations I was talking about. Advertise anywhere where you know alot of children go. </p>
<p>For tips, eh idk. You can always mention that donations are appreciated, but never over-emphasize it.</p>
<p>whooo!
Thanks my second favorite Bengali!</p>
<p>Most businesses people write on there apps has next to nothing cash flow (less than 5K a year) typically in web design. However, starting a non profit at this level would be very good. I have done some fund raising previously and the best sources are corporations. You will be surprised about how simple this process is as long as you have a legitimate cause and provide verifications to the company. The fund raising group I was in raised nearly 35K and we weren't doing anything noble like sending books overseas or teaching music. The best corporations to ask should be relevant to what your goal is (aka if you plan on sending books contact BN, Borders, Amazon). </p>
<p>BTW starting and managing a business is always hard and time consuming. Unless you have a passion for what you are doing you will have a hella hard time juggling school, business, ECs and sleep. This is from experience (I manage a for profit business).</p>
<p>Thanks so much for your advice mahras2..
but how would a nonprofit organization raise money?
and would the verification be just the Article of Incorporation, since there really is no financial verification?</p>
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<p>Donations. Or do a bakesale :)</p>
<p>The same way as I outlined. Tell them what you are doing and ask them for an interview to hear you out. Typically most corps have a certain amount of capital avaliable which go out for charitable reasons.</p>
<p>Verifications isn't the article of incorporation. As you plan on starting music lessons the best way to do so would be during the interview. Also you can start off the non profit with some small capital and then invite corps who may wish to see verification into one of the lessons.</p>
<p>There are many ways to do this. People admire chillens like us to do noble work in our free time instead of spending all of it getting crunked.</p>