🎓 Activities & Academics

December 12, 2022

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  • What Activities to Join?

  • Question of the Day

  • Test Prep Corner: Our New FREE SAT Facebook Support Group is LIVE!

  • 2023 College Admissions Success Playbook

  • Scholarship of the Day

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As a high school student, it is important to get involved in a variety of activities, both inside and outside of school. Participating in extracurricular clubs, sports teams, and community service projects can be incredibly beneficial in a number of ways.

First and foremost, participating in activities can help students develop new skills and explore their interests and passions. For example, joining a sports team can help students improve their physical fitness and coordination, while joining a music group can help them develop their musical talents. Additionally, participating in clubs and organizations can provide students with the opportunity to learn about a wide range of topics and gain valuable leadership experience.

Secondly, involvement in extracurricular activities can help students build relationships with their peers. These relationships can be incredibly valuable, as they can provide support and friendship during the often challenging high school years. Additionally, participating in activities can help students form connections with adults, such as coaches, teachers, and club sponsors, who can serve as mentors and role models.

Thirdly, involvement in extracurricular activities can be a valuable addition to a college application. Colleges often look for students who have demonstrated a commitment to their interests and have taken on leadership roles in their extracurricular activities. Participating in a variety of activities can help students stand out when applying to colleges and can also provide them with experiences and achievements to write about in their college essays.

Participating in extracurricular activities is an important part of the high school experience. Not only can it help students develop new skills and explore their interests, but it can also provide valuable opportunities to build relationships with peers and adults. Additionally, involvement in extracurricular activities can be a valuable addition to a college application. High school students should take advantage of the opportunities available to them and get involved in a variety of activities.

Tomorrow... I'll share you with a list of 900+ clubs that my team combp

Q: "What would your advice be if my child will finish Algebra II in 8th grade?"

Context: This student is interested in applying to the UC campuses, which requires 3 years of math. These 3 years begin at Algebra I. So if a student takes, Algebra I, Geometry & Algebra II, then you're good to go for the math requirement.

Answer: First off, kudos! Taking & passing Algebra II as an 8th grader is a huge accomplishment. There are a few questions that I would ask to answer this question accurately.

Q1: Did you take Geometry yet? The UCs have a thing about making sure a student takes an official Geometry class. Not some hybrid class of Algebra + Geometry. It should be a standalone Geometry class.

NOTE: For schools that offer the Integrated Math classes (I, II and III), Geometry falls under Integrated Math II.

But the first question I would ask is if you completed a yearlong approved Geometry class. If not, I would recommend taking Geometry in HS.

Q2: What is your student aiming to do in the future? Are they aiming to be in the STEM field? Think: sciences, math, engineering, computers, etc. If so, I have encouraged all my STEM students to push as far as they can go in the math field.

Go past Algebra II. Take that Trigonometry class. Go for Pre-Calculus. Push yourself to take AP Calculus AB & AP Calculus BC. For my super star math whizzes, I have encouraged my coaching students to continue and take classes past Calculus BC as well. At the HS level, you cap out at AP Calculus BC. But if you dual enroll at a local community college, you can go even past this.

My coaching students are currently taking:

  • Calculus III

  • Linear Algebra

  • Differential Equations

  • Discrete Math

  • And so many more advanced math classes

But if you're not an aspiring STEM student, I would still encourage students to go at least 1 more year. Math is required 3 years but recommended 4 years. So I would do at least 1 more year and take Trig/Pre-Calculus.

With that said, every student is unique & different. I personally don't have a generic roadmap because I feel that every student is different & unique. Plus, every high school is different and has different offerings. So keep my recommendations above as a framework and not exact guidance.

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On December 17th, I'll be going live and hosting an epic 2-3 hour masterclass on several of my Playbooks that I teach my students going into 2023.

We'll go over: Academics, Activities, Goal Setting, Careers, Internships, Clubs, Money, and more!

Best part? It's a FREE event to join & attend! There is an optional VIP upgrade with A LOT of bonuses that you're going to be glad you did!

Name: National High School Poetry Contest

Open to: All U.S. high school students are eligible to enter the poetry contest. That eligibility is continuous until June 30 of their senior year.

Winner: $500.

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