One of the most frequently asked questions I get from students is:
“How many school clubs should I join?”
“What should I be thinking about when choosing extracurriculars?”
In this week’s podcast episode, I’m bringing back a gem from the archives. It’s a coaching session from a few years back with one of my Passion Project Bootcamp students, Anjali.
Anjali asks some insightful questions in this session, especially about whether joining a bunch of clubs actually makes a difference in college admissions and the importance of establishing a strong theme.
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TUNE IN BELOW:
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- Whether being involved in many clubs helps or hurts your application.
- How to align your extracurriculars with your long-term strategy.
- How Anjali used her theme to land a research position and stand out.
NOTABLE QUOTES:
“Whatever you learn from extracurricular activities, you want to take that to create your Passion Project.”
“You want to do what other people are not doing, because it shows that you’re going above and beyond.”
“I challenge you to be in an uncomfortable situation every month, because that’s where we grow.”
“Having a good GPA is important, but then you need the wow factor, or the standout factor.”
LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- [FREE INTRO TRAINING] 5 Proven College Admissions Strategies That Got My Students Accepted Into Ivy League & Top-tier Colleges In 2025
- [PASSION PROJECT BOOTCAMP – WAITLIST] Our Signature 1-Year Group College Counseling Program To Help You Get Accepted Into Your Dream Colleges
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