High School Compass
Extracurriculars
Everything you do outside the classroom, all in one place.
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Quality over quantity
Colleges look for depth, not a long list. Going deep in two or three activities usually stands out more than being a casual member of ten.
Finding your throughline
Look for a common thread across your activities — a skill, a cause, or an interest — that ties your extracurriculars together into a story.
Balancing time
Be realistic about how many hours you actually have each week. It's better to commit fully to a few things than to spread yourself too thin across many.
Starting something new
If nothing existing fits what you're looking for, starting your own project, initiative, or club can be one of the most memorable extracurriculars of all.