Extracurriculars: The New Superpower!
Yes, high school grades (GPA), SAT/ACT scores are all very important for applying to Colleges and Universities. But along with academics, a resume full of strong extracurricular activities is considered very necessary for any student applying to colleges. They can truly be the distinguishing factor among the many students applying, along with the duration and depth of the activity that the student had achieved.
EC’s (Extracurricular’s) will help admissions officers understand the students’ interests and what they care about the most. Not only so, but ECs ignite students’ own passions and deepen their interests. This makes EC’s almost like a super power, and should be impactful, passion-filled, and UNIQUE!
The Benefits of Athletics EC’s
Though there are numerous reasons why athletics are important, the following reasons are the TOP benefits that our own students have pointed out:
- – Fitness and Energy Release
- – Positive Mentor-ship, Leadership skills, Teamwork & Cooperation
- – Time Management, sharpened focus and improved academics
What Athletic Activities are out there?
Most High Schools will have the following activities available for enrollment or try-outs: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Wrestling, Lacrosse, Swim, Tennis, Track & Field.
Unique Athletic Activities in New Jersey
We collaborate with facilities in Bergen County that offer unique athletic extracurricular activities. Durkan Fencing and Meadowlands Gymnastics are both known for their prestige, years of experience, and robust facility.
- Durkan Fencing Academy – ask us for more information!
- Fencers have an excellent chance of getting college scholarships, and is a HIGHLY recruited talent for Ivy League Schools. Our friends who founded Durkan are experts and former Ivy League graduates who have years of experience admitting students into Ivy League Schools and understanding the admissions process.
- Meadowlands Gymnastics – ask us for more information!
