Guide: Extracurricular Activities Richard

Colleges do not want a thousand perfectly round marbles. They want a sculpture—sharp, uneven, and interesting.

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Research opportunities. Cold-email mentors. Join or start your core activity. Colleges do not want a thousand perfectly round marbles