Extra Curricular Activities (2 Viewers)

[umz93]

I have done little things here and there:

I participated in the school science fair
I helped raise money for Bushfire victims
I did work experience at my local hospital
I helped raise money for Pakistan flood victims
I have helped senior citizens with technology (installing windows for them etc)
I have fixed the computers of a local childcare centre

 

[umz93]

Can I use things from year 6-year 9?

 

[umz93]

I want to get into a co-op scholorship at either UNSW or UTS.

 

[slyhunter]

I want to get into a co-op scholorship at either UNSW or UTS.

That's uber competitive.

 

[Ziva]

seriously guys ECs are a waste of time no-one gives a shit about them

 

[tjhunt11]

Do some drugs, have sex and you'll be set.

and fuck your life in the long run, yeah?

 

[Ziva]

and fuck your life in the long run, yeah?

its possible to have do and have sex and do ok at school buddy

 

[umz93]

Are the things I listed enough?
Also can I mention things I did prior to senior school? Year 6-9?

 

[Deer]

seriously guys ECs are a waste of time no-one gives a shit about them

Lol not even.
The only thing that your ATAR is good for is getting into your course. At USYD they shortlist you based on what you've done/your personal statement, before ATARs are even released.

Edit: I wouldn't go back as far as year 6, and I wouldn't really emphasise 7-9, but I suppose you can mention stuff briefly.

 

[iLazy]

What is the minimum age for donating blood?

16 I think. Because at my school, people wanted to donate blood in year 10 and they were like only if you're 16.

 

[ultraman8]

Can I use things from year 6-year 9?

Maybe year 9 but definitely not year 6.

 

[umz93]

Hmm so what about year 8, because I was in the debating team at my old school.

 

[Absolutezero]

Hmm so what about year 8, because I was in the debating team at my old school.

Yes, you can include it. Basically the order you want to go is:
Best and Recent
Recent
Best but old

Anything not fitting this probably shouldn't be mentioned. Use your own judgement as to what qualifies as your best EC's.

 

[mecramarathon]

frankly uni committees are more inclined towards people who are school captains when they are determining their scholarships

school captains are held in high regard for the leadership roles associated with it e.g. your representing your school and your local community

a prefect/src is fine btw (and winning the rotary award is very appealing)

extra curriculars include charity runs, fundraising, visiting nursing homes + disabled schools, garbo clean up, enviro clubs, team sports, debating, public speaking, art, drama, dancing etc...

 

[umz93]

My school is very political when it comes to leadership roles. The teachers decided who was prefect and they gave it to the students with the most connections at the school- I am being serious! (Thats what I get for moving to a small private school).

 

[jerseyshore]

i am skool kaptain

cause i'm THE SITUATION

its a jersey tHiNG

 

[plshelp]

LMAO r u homeschooled? lol

U have to be over 18 to volunteer at RSPCA DX and u can donate blood anytime, u just need vaccination records and be healthy

 

[umz93]

My school is seriously like that, explains why alot of people don't get scholorhips!

 

[mirakon]

frankly uni committees are more inclined towards people who are school captains when they are determining their scholarships

school captains are held in high regard for the leadership roles associated with it e.g. Your representing your school and your local community

a prefect/src is fine btw (and winning the rotary award is very appealing)

extra curriculars include charity runs, fundraising, visiting nursing homes + disabled schools, garbo clean up, enviro clubs, team sports, debating, public speaking, art, drama, dancing etc...

fuck yes!!!!!

 

[UnrealAnchovies]

i am skool kaptain

cause i'm THE SITUATION

its a jersey tHiNG

Snooky want smoosh smoosh!
Shooky want smoosh smoosh!