Extracurricular activities in university

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Extracurricular activities hold minimal weight in graduate school applications in the United States, with academic performance being the primary focus. Applicants with a 4.0 GPA while managing significant work commitments may stand out, but otherwise, involvement in community service or student organizations is often overlooked. Additionally, leveraging family connections, such as claiming extensive work hours at a family-owned business, can enhance an application. Overall, academic excellence remains the key determinant for admission into graduate programs.

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When applying to US grad school, how important are extracurricular activities - like community service, student organisations, etc.?
 
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For grad school? I don't think they even take that into account, unless you managed a 4.0 while also working full time (or similar).
 
daveb said:
For grad school? I don't think they even take that into account, unless you managed a 4.0 while also working full time (or similar).

If a family member owns business, get them to say you were working 50 hours a week during school.

Where did the money go?

You kept it in a box in your room and one of your idiot friends lit it on fire. :approve:
 

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