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Involvement
Is it still a priority?
Replies: 9 — Last Post July 5, 2006 10:55pm by nancyfancy6
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In high school I was definitely a well rounded student -- I took on six total APs, sports, band, clubs, and took college courses throughout my four years. My GPA's never been bad, but I wasn't valedictorian either. One of the main pushers that got me into a good University was how much I did on top of grades.

Now That I'm in college, people keep telling me that nothing matters besides your GPA and I don't know how to switch gears. I just finished my second year and it's really getting to me that I'm not doing more than taking classes. It seems like people I know are getting internships, jobs, and leadership positions. Is that still important? I'm determined to do well academically in order to get into law school, but are there other things I can/should do to guarrantee it the way I did before?

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inthedark


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Most schools look for academic skills as well as practial and experience its good to have a mix of both
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lilkatiekat


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Yeah if you are multi talented then you wud probably be a really wnted student

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eclipse02


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Showing others that you have a life outside of academics can only make your application stronger. Like I was once told, it's easy to get good grades if you have nothing else taking up your time. Things get a lot harder once you add a part-time job or extracurricular activity to it.

So yes, internships, jobs, and leadership activities are still important. Just find a healthy balance.

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nitro 1987

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If you plan on applying to law make sure you are involved with other things beside school.
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spiked2005


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Don't listen to that, most employers perfer an experienced individual who has good experience, and not just gpa

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unionmenace


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Get involved!  Good grades are great, but competitive employers want to see what you can produce and that you can take initiative.

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jazzimine87


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employers want to know that you're not a bum. HS doesn't really matter after you get into college and it's like starting with a clean slate - you have to rebuild your status. The same reason the college accepted you is the same reason employers will accept you. they want to know you are a hard worker and have interests that dont involve schoolbooks. get involved, but don't overload yourself.

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Izellah


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Getting involved is incredibly important.  Grades just aren't really enough anymore because so many people go to college and so many people get high grades.  You haveto show some effort in your area of study or community beyond just course work.  Good luck!

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nancyfancy6


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Yes,it is just a matter of confidence in yourself. you can do it, with the help of family and friends.
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