Spreading Yourself too Thin?

As I read through student and alumni interviews of Everdeen students, I noticed that the students were involved in many extracurricular activities. To name a few, these activities include athletics, music, community service, and leadership roles within the school. Some activities, such as community service and athletics, are compulsory and promoted as a pillar of the school’s curriculum. In contrast, some extracurricular activities involving leadership roles are reserved for deemed-worthy students, or as a former Everdeen student puts it, “perfect students.” As I read through their interviews, I noticed that these activities are helping students build impressive resumes for when they leave Everdeen, allowing them to occupy positions at elite universities across the globe.

Moreover, throughout his time at Everdeen, Harrison was on the rowing team, played multiple instruments, and was selected for a prestigious leadership position within the student body. Over holiday breaks, he continues to build his impressive college resume through internships in prospective career fields. After graduation, Harrison hopes to attend university in the United States. To be clear, his goal is to attend one of America’s most prestigious universities. The prospective list includes Ivy League schools, Stanford, and UCLA. It is not a coincidence that many of these schools have the most competitive crew universities in the country, as Harrison hopes to row crew for one of these elite universities. While these schools are still incredibly selective for rowers, he believes his interest in crew and other accomplishments throughout his time at Everdeen could give him an advantage in the admissions process.