Explore Your Interests

It's never too late... 
...to pursue and explore your interests and talents. Like to write? Email the editor of the school newspaper and sign up to be the newest staff writer. Interested in the arts? Volunteer to help build sets for the next theater production. Not only is it rewarding to be involved, but colleges notice students who can manage their time and make a difference in their community.

Embrace commitment.
Try a handful of clubs and activities in grades 9 and 10. Narrow and deepen your focus in grade 11. Stay involved through grade 12, take on leadership roles, and leave your mark through sustained commitment. Pick up new friends and learn important skills like public speaking, teamwork, and project planning along the way.
 
Dig deeper.
This summer, balance fun and needed downtime with meaningful activities. Work experience, an online course via Coursera or edX, or classes on a university campus, like those at OSC, Lanterna or Oxford Royale, will expand your horizons. Enjoy exploring academic interests.
 
Piece it together.
Make your involvement count. Do the activities fit your academic interests and other strengths? Be thoughtful when choosing how to spend your valuable time. Put the pieces together to craft the cohesive story that is uniquely YOU.