The summary of ‘Ranking the BEST Extracurricular Activities (for College Apps)’

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The video discusses and ranks various extracurricular activities based on their impact on college applications. Key points include the evaluation of activities like DECA, HOSA, FBLA, Company Internships, and Science Fairs, with emphasis on the importance of unique and standout activities like Nonprofits and the Olympics. Getting into top schools is highlighted, with mention of elite colleges like Harvard and MIT valuing certain activities such as athletic achievements and participation in science fairs. Overall, the video stresses the significance of showcasing passion uniquely and having a diverse array of tier activities to strengthen college applications.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses and ranks various extracurricular activities based on their impact on college applications. The tier list ranges from categories S, A, B, C, to D, with examples of representative schools for each tier. The speaker evaluates activities like DECA, HOSA, and FBLA in the C tier due to their commonality, Varsity Sports in the B tier, and Student Government in the C tier noting that it’s primarily a popularity contest. Mission trips are criticized as a pay-to-play activity with little value for college applications, placed in the D tier. Research internships are considered strong but are only rated B tier as accomplishments are needed to reach higher tiers. Finally, company internships are highlighted as potentially more prestigious than research internships for some schools, placing them in the A tier.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses various extracurricular activities and their impact on college admissions. Company internships are noted as highly competitive. Musical instruments are considered common and ranked low in tier. Olympiads, such as math and science competitions, are valued highly by colleges. Model UN and volunteer clubs are deemed common and less impactful. Boy Scouts are also ranked low due to common participation. Robotics is recognized for its higher level thinking and place in B tier. Nonprofits are highlighted as unique and impressive, earning an A tier ranking for their impact on showcasing leadership and uniqueness. Lastly, the Olympics are regarded as an easy S tier activity for college admissions.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of different extracurricular activities in relation to college admissions. Key points include:

– Athletic achievement at a high level can help in getting into top schools like Harvard, Stanford, or MIT.
– National Honor Society is considered basic and not particularly impressive.
– Taking extra college courses can be beneficial, but loading up on classes alone won’t make you stand out academically.
– Starting a business can be powerful, but it should be tied to how it benefits your future career.
– Subject clubs, such as math or science clubs, and activities like speech and debate, are not highly impactful on their own.
– Participating and excelling in science fairs like ISF or Regeneron can be seen as top-tier content that elite schools like Harvard and MIT value.

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In this part of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of science fairs as a standout activity that can impress elite colleges, particularly if you win. They suggest that having a variety of tier activities can also make you a strong applicant. The speaker encourages showcasing your passions uniquely to stand out to these top schools. They mention a tier list of extracurriculars which will be shared in the comments section for viewers to discuss and encourage viewers to subscribe for more content.

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