Your student profile needs to stand out to a college admissions officer if you are going to get accepted to the schools you hope most to attend. Here are a few types of things that admissions officers will expect to see in a profile they are going to consider seriously.
- Volunteer Work – Why does volunteer work put your application on an admissions officer’s radar? It shows that you are focused on community gain and not just your own advancement. Universities love students who are willing to volunteer their free time for the benefit of others.
- Internships – You are already working and networking in your chosen field. This increases your odds of getting a job quickly after you graduate, which looks really good for the college. It’s no wonder schools seek out students who have internships prior to applying.
- School Clubs – School clubs show that you are interested in learning, working with others, and increasing your education. School clubs always look good on a student profile, especially if they are somehow related to your chosen major.
- Certifications – Getting a certificate shows you are determined to gain skills and licenses that make you more employable. Again, colleges love to boast about the job students can get right after graduation (regardless of whether they have anything to do with it).
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