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High school students eager to stand out in the college application process often participate in a litany of extracurricular activities hoping to bolster their chances of admission a selective undergraduate institution.
However, college admissions experts say that the quality of a college hopeful's extracurricular activities matter more than the number of activities he or she participates in.
Sue Rexford, the director of college guidance at the Charles. E. Smith Jewish Day School , says it is not necessary for a student,filling out the Common Application to list lo activities in the application.
"No college will expect that a students has a huge laundry list of extracurriculars that they have been passionately involved in each for an tended period of time, " Rexford wrote in an email.
Experts say it is tougher to distinguish oneself in a school-affiliated extracurricular activity that is common among high school students than it is to stand out while doing an uncommon activity.
"The competition to stand out and make an impact is going to be much stiffer, and so if they 're going to do a popular activity, I'd say, be the best at it."says Sara Harherson, a college admission consultant.
High school students who have an impressive personal project they are working on independently often impress colleges, experts say.
"For example, a student with an interest in entrepreneurship could demonstrate skills and potential by starting a profitable small business." Olivia Valdes, the founder or Zen Admissions consulting firm, wrote in an email.
Josoph Adegboyega—Edun, a Maryland High school guidance counselor, says unconventional extracurricular activities can help students impress college admissions offices, assuming they demonstrated serious commitment."Again, since one of the big question high school seniors must consider is 'What makes you unique?', having an uncommon extracurricular activity vs. a conventional one is an advantage," he wrote in an email.
Experts say demonstrating talent in at least one extracurricular activity can help in the college admissions process, especially at top-tier undergraduate institutions.
“Distinguishing yourself in one focused type of extracurricular activity can be a positive in the admissions process, especially for highly selective institutions, where having top grades and test scores is not enough,”Katie Kelley admissions counselor at Ivy Wise admissions consultancy, wrote in an email. "Students need to have that quality or hook that will appeal to admissions officers and allow them to visualize how the student might come and enrich their campus community.”
Extracurricular activities related to the college major declared on a college application are beneficial, experts suggest. "If you already know your major, having an extracurricular that fits into that major can be a big plus," says Mayghin Levine, the manager of educational opportunities with The Cabbage Patch Settlement House, a Louisville, Kentucky, nonprofit community center.
High school students who have had a strong positive influence on their community through an extracurricular activity may impress a college and win a scholarship, says Erica Gwyn, a former math and science magnet program assistant at a public high school who is now executive director of the Kaleidoscope Careers Academy in Atlanta, a nonprofit organization.

问题1选项
A.Students who stand out in a specific extracurricular activity will be favored by top-tier institutions.
B.Students whose extracurricular activity has benefited their community are likely to win a scholarship.
C.Undertaking too many extracurricular activities will hardly be seen as a plus by colleges.
D.A student who exhibits abilities in doing business can impress colleges.
E.High school students participating in popular activity should excel in it.
F.Engaging in uncommon activities can demonstrate students' determination and dedication.
G.It is advisable for students to choose an extracurricular activity that is related to their future study at college.

问题2选项
A.Students who stand out in a specific extracurricular activity will be favored by top-tier institutions.
B.Students whose extracurricular activity has benefited their community are likely to win a scholarship.
C.Undertaking too many extracurricular activities will hardly be seen as a plus by colleges.
D.A student who exhibits abilities in doing business can impress colleges.
E.High school students participating in popular activity should excel in it.
F.Engaging in uncommon activities can demonstrate students' determination and dedication.
G.It is advisable for students to choose an extracurricular activity that is related to their future study at college.

问题3选项
A.Students who stand out in a specific extracurricular activity will be favored by top-tier institutions.
B.Students whose extracurricular activity has benefited their community are likely to win a scholarship.
C.Undertaking too many extracurricular activities will hardly be seen as a plus by colleges.
D.A student who exhibits abilities in doing business can impress colleges.
E.High school students participating in popular activity should excel in it.
F.Engaging in uncommon activities can demonstrate students' determination and dedication.
G.It is advisable for students to choose an extracurricular activity that is related to their future study at college.

问题4选项
A.Students who stand out in a specific extracurricular activity will be favored by top-tier institutions.
B.Students whose extracurricular activity has benefited their community are likely to win a scholarship.
C.Undertaking too many extracurricular activities will hardly be seen as a plus by colleges.
D.A student who exhibits abilities in doing business can impress colleges.
E.High school students participating in popular activity should excel in it.
F.Engaging in uncommon activities can demonstrate students' determination and dedication.
G.It is advisable for students to choose an extracurricular activity that is related to their future study at college.

问题5选项
A.Students who stand out in a specific extracurricular activity will be favored by top-tier institutions.
B.Students whose extracurricular activity has benefited their community are likely to win a scholarship.
C.Undertaking too many extracurricular activities will hardly be seen as a plus by colleges.
D.A student who exhibits abilities in doing business can impress colleges.
E.High school students participating in popular activity should excel in it.
F.Engaging in uncommon activities can demonstrate students' determination and dedication.
G.It is advisable for students to choose an extracurricular activity that is related to their future study at college.

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第1题:

【解题思路】根据Sue Rexford可以定位到文章第三段Sue Rexford, the director of college guidance at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, says it is not necessary for a student filling out the Common Application to list 10 activities in the application.（查尔斯·E.史密斯犹太走读学校的大学指导主任苏·雷克斯福德说，填写通用申请表的学生没有必要在申请表中列出10项活动。），说明Sue Rexford认为学生在共同申请表上列出10项活动并不是必要的，强调了质量胜过数量的重要性。因此C选项“学生参与太多课外活动很难被大学视为优势。”正确。

第2题:

【解题思路】根据Sara Harberson可以定位到文章第六段“The competition to stand out and make an impact is going to be much stiffer, and so if they’re going to do a popular activity, I’d say, be the best at it.” says Sara Harhberson, a college admission consultant.（大学招生顾问萨拉•哈博森说：“要想脱颖而出并产生影响，竞争会更加激烈，因此，如果他们要参加一项受欢迎的活动，我会说，要做就做最好的。”），说明Sara Harberson建议如果学生选择参与热门活动，他们应该努力成为其中的佼佼者，以脱颖而出。因此E选项“参与热门活动的高中生应该在其中表现出色。”正确。

第3题:

【解题思路】根据Katie Kelley可以定位到文章第十一段“Distinguishing yourself in one focused type of extracurricular activity can be a positive in the admissions process, especially for highly selective institutions, where having top grades and test scores is not enough,” Katie Kelley admissions counselor at Ivy Wise admissions consultancy, wrote in an email.（常春藤明智招生咨询公司的招生顾问凯蒂•凯利在一封电子邮件中写道：“在一项重点类型的课外活动中脱颖而出，在招生过程中会起到积极作用，尤其是对于那些严格筛选院校来说，光有顶尖的成绩和考试分数是不够的。”），说明Katie Kelley认为在特定类型的课外活动中脱颖而出对招生过程有益，尤其是对于那些顶级学府。因此A选项“在特定课外活动中脱颖而出的学生将受到顶级学府的青睐。”正确。

第4题:

【解题思路】根据Mayghin Levine可以定位到文章第十二段“If you already know your major, having an extracurricular that fits into that major can be a big plus,” says Mayghin Levine（梅金•莱文说：“如果你已经知道自己的专业，那么与该专业相关的课外活动就会给你加分不少。”），说明Mayghin Levine认为申请与专业相关的课外活动是有益的。因此G选项“学生选择与大学未来专业相关的课外活动是明智的。”正确。

第5题:

【解题思路】根据Erica Gwyn可以定位到文章最后一段High school students who have had a strong positive influence on their community through an extracurricular activity may impress a college and win a scholarship, says Erica Gwyn（埃里卡•格温说，通过课外活动对社区产生积极影响的高中生可能会给大学留下深刻印象并赢得奖学金。），说明埃里卡•格温认为通过课外活动对社区产生积极影响的高中生可能赢得奖学金。因此B选项“通过课外活动在社区中产生积极影响的学生有可能获得奖学金。”正确。

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