Extracurricular involvement plays an important role in helping colleges understand a student’s interests, character, and potential impact on campus. In this webinar, led by Former Admissions Officer Dr. Aya Waller-Bey, students and families will learn what admissions officers look for in activities, how to prioritize depth and meaningful involvement over simply accumulating commitments, and how leadership, service, work, research, athletics, and other experiences can strengthen an application. We’ll also discuss how to identify opportunities that align with a student’s interests and how to present extracurricular achievements effectively in the college application.
Agenda
Building a Strong Extracurricular Resume for College Admissions Presentation
Live Q&A
Aya Waller-Bey
Former Admissions Officer
I am a proud first-generation college student passionate about college admissions and higher education, hailing from Detroit, MI. I earned my B.A. in Sociology from Georgetown University and joined the Office of Undergraduate Admissions shortly after. I then earned my MPhil in Education at the University of Cambridge as a recipient of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship. I have over eight years of college admissions, advising, and college interview experience. Currently, I am researching college admissions as a doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan!