The Importance of Leadership in College Applications

How you can obtain valuable leadership skills

Imagine you were a college admissions officer. You spend many hours looking at applications from students who could attend your university. You constantly see good test scores, high GPAs, grades, and rigor of the course load. But how do you find out more about the potential student? This is where you or college admissions officers look to extracurricular activities. They are trying to get a feel for who is applying and how that person spends their time when not doing academic- based work. Essentially, they are trying to determine the type of person that will be attending their school.

In regards to the type of extracurricular work you are doing, it could really be anything. However, it is important to note that colleges look at the quality of the involvement over the quantity of activities. Meaning it is better to be really involved in a only a few activities versus having a multitude of activities that you only spend little time in. It is best to also stay involved for a longer period of time to show your commitment and consistency with sticking to a select few activities.

Your extracurricular activities give you an opportunity to show the college your uniqueness and provide a way to distinguish you from other students.This is why extracurriculars are essential. There are many things admissions officers are looking for in your activities like productivity, meaning, leadershipand growth. They want to answer the following questions:

Has this student made a difference?

Has this student experienced personal growth?

Has this student learned a life lesson or valuable experience?

Most organizations and clubs that focus on leadership is basically you joining their program. But what if you could start your own? What if you could be the chapter president and founder at your school or recreational place? You can.

At Shoes Without Borders, you can create your own chapter at your own school, church, or recreational center. You can make a difference, grow as you make important decisions, and learn valuable leadership skills and life lessons. You can learn leadership most of all. To find out more, follow the link below.