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College Students Are the Biggest Fans College clubs don't just focus on academics and hobbies, they can also be dedicated to pop culture icons and popular TV shows. Massive Meltdown Ahead Colleges like active students, but that doesn't mean you should go overboard with extracurriculars in order to get accepted. Check out how one student learned when to say, "Enough." Do You Have an Activity Addiction? While high school extracurriculars will give you a leg up in the college admissions game, too many can hurt your chances of acceptance. So how do you judge how many is too many and when you aren't doing enough? Read on to find out... The Resume Padders Loading your high school transcript with dozens of extracurriculars may seem like a good idea, but it means nothing if you're just being a resume padder. The Advantage of Activities Student organizations can be the perfect opportunity to gain leadership skills, learn more about yourself, and have fun! Admissions Office Q&A: The Importance of Campus Activities Matthew Whelan, the director of admissions at St. John's University, discusses the surprising benefits of participating in campus activities. Music Helps Students Hit GPA High Note With some schools phasing out their music education programs, it's up to artists and people like you to get them back. Little White College Application Lies The temptation to embellish or even flat-out lie on college applications is one that's getting the best of more and more high school students. But beware--admissions officers are quickly wising up to this tall-tale trend. Life as a College DJ College life includes extracurricular activities to appeal all the masses. Check out how some musically inclined college students are spending their time. Biking For a Better Way of Living See how college students across the country are working to raise awareness and funds. |