What do I need besides a good SAT score for college abroad? Are extracurriculars Important?

Colleges abroad use grades and standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) as benchmarks of a student’s academic capability. The best way to stand out amongst the other applicants who achieve similar academic benchmarks is through extracurricular activities. Extracurriculars are a way to reveal to colleges what you are passionate about, that you take initiative and want to create an impact on the world.  It also highlights valuable qualities like leadership, commitment, and self-discipline. They are tools to display your future success and impact on the world about topics and causes that you are passionate about.

This is why it is crucial to go in-depth with a few extracurriculars that show a spike in your application. Which is much more ideal than doing dozens of activities that are not personal and deeply impactful to you. Instead of doing several generic extracurriculars that are thought to look good on your application, find something that truly interests and resonates with you. Once you identify those topics/causes, take initiative, get recognition, and dive deep into them. The objective is to build on your existing personality and characteristics. It isn’t just to engage in activities to put onto your college application. The things you are passionate about could be anything. It can range from DJing to cooking, to wildlife conservation, to traveling. As long as it is having a positive impact on you and others it will help your college application.

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