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Going the Extra Mile: Extracurricular Activities and College Admissions Quiz


Brought to you by the American School Counselor Association

What are college admissions committees looking for when they read your teen's application and check out her extracurricular activities? Are they looking for a kid who is involved in many pursuits outside of school? Kids who stick with one activity for years? Have your teen sit down and take this extracurricular activities quiz and find out just how much those extras count to colleges.


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1. I play sports, so it's okay if my GPA is a little weak.

  
  

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