Hi! I’m currently a freshman (9th grade) going into 10th. What are some of the best high school clubs to join in high school in your opinion? I know Student Council and sports are good, but what are some other ones?
The “best” HS clubs are the ones you enjoy. There is no one right answer for everyone.
The best clubs are interesting to you enough you want to participate. Club choices are important to you. There is no list of best clubs. You can’t spruce up your college education by hoping that you chose the right array. Finally, ACs are unlikely to conclude you were a great applicant because you chose X club and deny admissions.
I agree with the above.
Read the book "How to be a HS Super Star " by Cal Newport to learn how to take your activities to the next level.
http://calnewport.com/blog/2013/08/21/do-you-want-to-succeed-in-college-admissions-finish-something/
Thanks!
Yeah, I agree that it depends on the type of person you are. For example, I joined my school’s Math Honor Society because of my love for math. However, someone else at the school may hate math, and therefore would hate what I’m in. Try clubs that interest you. If you walk in one day and hate a club, you don’t have to show up ever again. You aren’t stuck with that club for the rest of the year. Take clubs that you enjoy and don’t join clubs just so you get a better college resume.
Ones that you are interested in and willing to be committed to because you are invested in the mission.