What things to participate in high school?

<p>All those are good activites. Im glad you asked this question, few do. In particular, it isnt the number of activites that makes you stand out, its the story you put together. Having one passion that really hooks the adcom is far more usefull than someone who partcipated in 12 different things. </p>

<p>I would say the best activies are the ones that:

  • are accomplishment based. That is, you can point to specific evidence of how you excel.
  • Provide leadership opportunities. And I dont mean just being “team captian”, you need actual examples of how you influence and lead others.
  • Provide a greater good. Do things that give back and grow your school, community, etc. </p>

<p>Your school actually has 765 people in one grade ? Yowza.</p>