Extracurricular Activities

Compiled by Will Fitzhugh from The Concord Review The formal research paper in high schools has been steadily disappearing over the past two decades, and it shows no signs of revival. The accessibility of the Internet, larger high school class sizes, over-worked teachers, and a growing emphasis on alternative forms of research presentation has dwindled the traditional 15-20 page research paper to just a few pages and Power Point presentations. As the founder and editor of The Concord Review, I have spent the last 26 years championing the significance of the research paper.

In recent years, there has been a steady growth of Chinese students enrolling in US universities and colleges, with nearly 300,000 coming to the US for the 2013-14 academic year. Although this is a fairly small number compared to the nine million university students studying in China, the country has also seen a steady decrease in students who sit for its national college entrance exam, the Gaokao. This indicates that international education is unquestionably on the rise.

Join IvyWise college admissions counselors as they demystify what admissions officers are looking for when evaluating activities and how they factor into your overall student profile. They will also share tips on how students can identify their interests and select extracurricular activities and summer activities to authentically explore passions and interests that align with their college and academic goals. REGISTER HERE By Rachel, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor “But what about the kids who start charities and do cancer research?