It is a very subjective question.
When applying to the UK you need to submit a personal statement highlighting not only your academic achievements but also your extra-curricular activities.
Many students apply to prestigious universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Nottingham, Sheffield etc....
It is here that your extra-curricular activities will distinguish you from the rest.
Moreover certain universities in the UK and USA offer scholarships to students who have excelled in fields such as sports etc.
Previously Indian colleges placed little emphasis on co-curricular activities. However at present, prestigious colleges place significant importance on Extra-curricular activities.
Just remember not to join too many clubs just to fill your resume. It is important to be involved in the few clubs/activities of which you are a member. Also, be sure to be an active participant from Freshmen year, not just right before college application time.
Extracurricular activities are important for college admissions... but maybe not for the reason you think there.Your question popped out to me because you didn't ask if extracurriculars are important, but if having a LOT of them is important. And the answer to that is... NO.For some reason, people seem to think that the more “stuff” you have in your college application, the better your chances are at getting in. This is not true. In fact, admissions committees can always spot a stuffed resume, and it’s an instant red flag. When it comes to extracurricular activities, it's all about DEPTH, not BREADTH.Colleges don't want their students to be involved in extracurricular activities just for the sake of it. These activities are important because it shows the admissions committees what you care about and what you will bring to their campus community. So instead of PACKING your "resume" with 50 activities in which you are very casually involved (going to one meeting a month or...a year!), what you SHOULD be doing is figuring out what you LOVE to do and what you're passionate about. Is that art? Is it rescuing animals? Is it theater? Is it politics? It doesn't matter what you're getting involved in, so long as it is something you care about. Because when you care about something, you'll naturally want to get very involved in it and dedicate your time to it. And THAT is what the schools want to see. Pick two or three activities that you love/can excel at, get involved early, and then continue to get more and more involved over time so you can take on leadership roles and make an impact. This is going to give you lots of awesome stuff to write about/show off in your apps, of course. But even more, since this is stuff you already care about, you'll actually enjoy the time you're spending and you'll learn a lot and you'll grow a lot... and those are all great things that are going to benefit you once you get INTO college!
When asked what you are looking for in a college, you will want to answer with the types of courses you want to take and the goals you have for a future career. Extracurricular activities will be important as well.
Ben Gordon is a famous basketball player who played in the NBA for the Chicago Bulls. His extracurricular activities in college included playing basketball which contributed by getting him drafted to the NBA.
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You can make high school count by putting your best effort into your courses and extracurricular activities. Good grades and extracurricular can help you get into a good college. College education can help you prepare for a successful, well-paying career.
They look good on a college resume and show you get involved with your school. Some extracurricular activities also show some of your interests. Perhaps more importantly, they help to broaden your mind and social skills. Education isn't, or shouldn't be, just learning exam material.
Because they have a bunch of teams like college football and if you are good something, they can most likely use you on their teams
Extramural means outside or additional to the usual courses of study at a university, college, or other educational institution, though usually connected with them, such as extracurricular activities.
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Extracirrcular activties are vital for college acceptance. For example, if someone with a 1920 SAT score that does extracirrcular activites might get in over someone with a stellar GPA and 2000 SAT score
Typically a poster advertising a college will contain pictures of students smiling whilst working hard and enjoying extracurricular activities. This will normally be surrounded by a border in college colours and displaying any awards they have won.
http://www.answers.com/extra+curricular?cat=health Extracurricular activities are those sponsored by and usually held at school or work but that are not part of the academic curriculum or job requirment. They often involve some time commitment outside of the regular school/work day.
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