Top 10 Reasons to Get Involved in Extracurricular Activities

Check out these 10 reasons to get involved from GoEnnounce!

1. Get into college. Statistics show that high school students who participate in clubs and activities are more likely to aspire to higher education. Also admissions officers look specifically at your extracurricular activity participation when judging whether or not to let you in.

2. Score higher on the SAT. Students who participate in extracurricular activities tend to score higher on the SAT. But don’t take it from us, take it from the College Board themselves, who say that “participation in extracurricular activities provides all students — including students from disadvantaged backgrounds, minorities, and those with otherwise less than distinguished academic achievements in high school — a measurable and meaningful gain in their college admissions test scores.”

3. Get noticed for scholarships. Participation in clubs and sports will allow you to stand out of the crowd when it comes to scholarship applications, such as the “GoEnnounce Yourself” Scholarship. Plus, you will be eligible for any one of the many scholarships that are designed for involvement specific clubs and extracurriculars.

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GoEnnounce gives students a place to tell their educational stories with their family, friends and mentors. It is a way for students to track and share their achievements, projects, and goals with their network to get the encouragement and financial help they need to succeed. All students’ school and extracurricular ‘ennoucement’ updates are saved in a social e-portfolio environment. A student’s followers can respond with likes, comments and even rewards into a college savings account. At anytime, a student can launch a fundraiser, to collect donations for goals and expenses.