HARVARD Students Rank BEST Extracurriculars ft. Rishab Jain
Rishab’s channel: / @rishabjaink
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Contents:
0:00 - classic rishab jain intro
0:50 - staple activities
13:24 - bonus
15:41 - focused activities
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Tbh my favorite extracurricular is watching Preaching P videos. What’s yours?
@natesamadhi33
11 ай бұрын
i put watching Preaching P on my ECs and i got into Princeton
@advikthepianokid4583
11 ай бұрын
Watching either of ur videos is a good time pass tbh!
@quakewyd.
11 ай бұрын
W collab
@gajendra4821
11 ай бұрын
hey, would making a website for my school be a big add to my resume? im thinking of centering it around volunteering opportunties in the area @RishabJainK
@ziboning1435
11 ай бұрын
breaking world records, how good is that by the way?
I would personally take this list with a grain of salt. Any EC can at the very least turn into a very good college essay. Do what ECs you enjoy and are actually good at and also consider how strong your school is in that EC. my hs doesn't even have a science fair, while our student government is very involved and teaches a lot.
@henryabbey5865
10 ай бұрын
That's the problem with some that go to Harvard and think they are the best, so if you go below their achievements you are doomed. Which is not true.
@StudyNovaa
10 ай бұрын
I honestly agree, especially cause this video is so science focused. A lot of thr ECs they were ranking high are only reasonable for science sthdents
@techno2371
10 ай бұрын
Hey Hotslicer I watch your skyblock vids
@ml-bk9rz
9 ай бұрын
Honestly some of these reasons kinda dumb. College level courses at a local community college are free. If I went back in time, I would of taken less APs and more dual enrollment at a cc. Save money and time, most courses transfer over lol. Like you can still spend summers doing internships/research and whatnot.
@shhhyourtooloud257
5 ай бұрын
yes yes yes! for example, i agree that NHS is very basic on its own. But if you lead cool initiatives in it (such as volunteering, fundraisers, tutoring, etc), it can sound great on an application to a top college.
Not sure how accurate the Model UN bashing is here. I talked to some admissions officers at UChicago, and they said they like to see model un on an application, and 13% of Harvard students participated in the club
@wollypolly
10 күн бұрын
model un is a pretty base club, thereby many students take it; this could explain the high amounts of students taking it and being accepted (i do not think it is one of the sole/major reasons kids get in)
I am quite disappointed that they put Model United Nations in the lowest category, I mean, you can practice public speaking, debating, and writing skills, meet new people, thus showcase those skills through 'Best Delegate', 'Outstanding Delegate' awards. I've gone to countless MUNs as a staff, a delegate, or a chair, and I think one of my highlights of hs was muns.
@supernovic99
11 ай бұрын
True. MUN is amazing. It isn't a club like they mentioned. It requires a lot of effort, critical thinking and confidence as well. Even most universities mention it as a good extracurricular.
@kelv8301
11 ай бұрын
at my school, i help to run our annual mun which also includes leading a group of people to create an event. i still think that’s a valuable experience to have
@aryamankukal1056
10 ай бұрын
MUN is for ppl who failed doing debate im sorry, and colleges agree, it rly takes 0 skill
@supernovic99
10 ай бұрын
@@aryamankukal1056 that's not true. You need to work really hard in an MUN and its a really good experience. Most colleges accept it as an extracurricular. One of the top extracurriculars in my brother's application was MUN and he got into a top 10 college.
@shanghaistudentvoices1322
10 ай бұрын
@@aryamankukal1056 agreed...Debate is definitely much more prestigious and competitive than MUN or public speaking.
Nearly any EC can be great as long as you're invested in it and if it provides you with a transformative experience. I joined a small local activist group and that ballooned into working on a campaign with the ACLU. Your ECs will go as far as you are willing to take them.
Bro whyd you skip band and instrument like that..💀 Ong tho I feel like band and instrument is a fantastic EC if you can connect it to your story.
Who said Lilliard and McCollum were Portland's best duo
@RishabJainK
11 ай бұрын
FACTS
I just wish I had this kind of knowledge going into high school but now it's too late to maximize what I could do with my time to build a competitive resume for college. Your videos are such an excellent resource for high schoolers who want to get into their dream school that I'm gonna be jealous of those underclassmen who watch you before applying to college lol. Keep preaching P Pratik
could you make a video on how you decided that stem/med was the path for you? i personally feel conflicted because i know that i REALLY love anatomy/healthcare, but i can see myself doing other jobs at the same time. med would mean so much commitment, and i wanna be 100% sure before devoting myself down that path.
I disagree with the Model UN placing. Yes its not the best EC out there and yes many parts of it might feel formulaic(Speeches and resolutions in particular are all super formula based), but it really practices your public speaking skills, which can be useful in many fields. I don't think its the best simply because it doesn't really do anything better than something like a debate or mock trial club but it still practices some very vital skills.
@Emily-fm7pt
9 ай бұрын
Yeah, president of my Debate Club here who recently killed Model UN (literally we got 80% of the members from MUN to switch to Debate), I think both clubs are kinda ehh as far as admissions go. I think I learned way more from starting that than I did any of my other clubs (and I honestly probably wouldn't have even had the interview skills to get my internship without it), but I think for raw admissions it's definitely not the best
the collab we asked and needed
I got some EC’s in the competitive range. This gives me hope! 💪🏼
What about accelerating in math and taking college math courses like combinatorics and differential equations? I get what you are saying about taking random college classes, but what if you want to major in math or physics and you take some semesters of classes that align with your interests?
@Emily-fm7pt
9 ай бұрын
Tbh the opportunity cost is gonna be pretty low, so it's better than doing nothing (realistically taking an online diff eqs class is like a couple hours per week of your time and maybe a couple hundred dollars). I think the big thing is that you should never give up other opportunities that are potentially better for that---don't forgo an internship or something so you can take a college class---but it can't hurt you
Lmao, I've always watched Rishab AND Pritik, but I never imagined they would collab! W Collab!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEST DUO EVER!
this is the crossover i literally never expected
What about speech and debate team? I’m co captain for my team this year and I heard colleges love it because you gain a lot of public speaking skills from it.
@mbbaam
11 ай бұрын
same, I took debate as a course for 9th.
@imadeanaccountjusttodothis7785
11 ай бұрын
mock trial too
@zephyrflame
10 ай бұрын
if you're at the top 1% then only it's good, otherwise it's kind of like hosa/deca
NAHH THIS IS THE COLLAB OF THE CENTURY FR WHEN I TELL U MY JAW DROPPED THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE EARTH WHEN I SAW RISHAB 😮
So helpful ❤🔥
My glorious kings Rishabh Jain and Preaching P
My school has a co-op program, does that count as an internship? I'm working/being a part of a work environment outside of school (i think mine is a pharmacy) but it is for high school course credits. I don't know which category it falls under.
as much as this is a fun video, friendly reminder that this tier ranking is just that. they made it for fun & to provide some info. it's not meant to be the end all or be all of ecs and honestly i would say just do what you want. the more important thing is that you work hard & try to stand out at what you do!! and you're never going to want to do that if you don't love ur activities. so just do things that you feel truly passionate about & work as hard as you can trust that things will fall into place. doesn't mean that you can't be strategic about how you do things but make sure you're doing what you truly want
Hey guys. Thanks for that. So I was part of this Math circle and did decent amount of work in it. but i left it cuz it was getting too much. Should i still add it in my resume or nah?
Hey Preaching P. I’ve heard of non-profits before, but can you explain what an initiative is? Thanks.
Yo pratik if i have participated in science bowls and olympiads but didnt finish at the podium, should i list it in??
Great! The only extracurriculars I have at the moment as a sophomore are MUN and piano 😭. Thank you for the advice
Band has taught me so much lmao. Def a really good EC if you put in a ton effort imo
if u can go into a DCI over the summer, band can be very good
I am a rising senior and late to the game if ECAs.What can I do now to increase my chances of getting into a BS/MD program.I am aiming for an in state program in MO.
I'm currently running a chess club at my school and I've ran some community events, with some involving like 30+ people. Would that be a good kind of activity?
Collab of the year danggggggggg in my mind the whole timeeeeee brooooooo
Hi, could you make a video on your stats, ecs, and extracurriculars please.
part of my spike is karate(12 years), and i have 200+ community service hours in teaching younger kids self defense, and karate. Would this be considered "doing volunteering right"?
Honestly, with those clubs like Hosa, FBLA, FCC,LAA it depends on the school and the student. My hosta chapter. For example, we did nothing so we had no idea about the national competitions and stuff like that. But my FBLA chapter they go to state competition, national competitions and international competitions, so it just depends on the chapter and the person.
yo i play for my esports team and i got captain for this video game called brawlhalla cuz i placed top 8 nationally which isnt that good considering only 2000 schools played in the tournament but im still wondering if that would be worth putting down
What about tutoring college students in subjects like calculus?
The best EC is olympiads in a high level: get into IMO, IChO, IBO, IPhO or IOI
ok but can someone please explain what the difference between participating in a sport and doing music is? in terms of ranking. because you get the same discipline from both if not more from music, the only difference is exercise. and there’s competitions in music too
My top 3 ECs are founding an honor society and growing it as president, All-State Band, pre-college. I'm fucked bruh
I want to start a Middle school chapter at my school. I am a 7th grader and our school would be the only team in all of Virginia. Do you think that I should start the club?
Hi! Great information. What are some science fair activities you got involved in elementary and middle school? Did you take any STEM classes or hands on activities starting elementary? Appreciate your guidance.
@rosecherbet
8 ай бұрын
elementary??
@SovietYugoslav
8 ай бұрын
@@rosecherbetbro people are gonna start sweating science Olympiad fairs in kindergarten 💀
Skincare routine when?
@nkt.11
11 ай бұрын
RIGHT!
Dude what about research activities? Filing and publishing patents, etc
If I am a front-end developer and want to make a website that is going to empress college do you have any idea?
This is great
What about math competitions like AMC, AIME, HMMT?
Do you think it's bad that I send a super score on my SAT even though my super-scored math section is from a 1430?
how much do yall think starting a beta club for my middle school would help my admissions? I also wanna be the president of beta club in highschool since there's already a beta club in the highschool im going to
Hi Preaching P! I'm going into my senior year, and I'm currently taking a college-level trigonometry course at my local community college. I'm a Dual-Enrollment student, so I take a bunch of classes there anyway. In that case, is it REALLY a waste of my time to take that class? I understand what you said in the video, but cmon, it can't be THAT USELESS, can it? 🤨
@liamwong834
11 ай бұрын
it just shows that your challenging yourself, and if you enjoy taking the high level classes then continue! And it depends what major you apply if it kinda of align as well.
About college courses what about using it to skip highschool courses
P, I founded HOSA at my hs and took them to ILC first year. I also organized a service project first year that was successful. Would this be meaningful?
@code2connect
11 ай бұрын
100%, talk about it in your supplementals if possible in a creative, detailed way that shows your passion
I signed up for you consulting session. Can you inform me with more details such as price.
Best collab since Across the Spider-Verse Album
@SammyStudiosYT
11 ай бұрын
Best collab ever*
who is this Rishab Jain i have never heard of this man no sarcasm 100%
What about speech team or debate team, especially if you are a captain or have won several awards in it?
@noelthomas1314
16 күн бұрын
i feel like getting to nsda nationals or state and placing highly, or like toc, then yeah it'll be good for apps
I'm a bit confused....one of his videos earlier was titled "Stanford student....", this one is titled "Harvard student...", but his bio shows he's studying at RPI. So genuinely wondering about this because his videos seem v authentic. Why does he refer to himself as in Ivy League student if he isn't studying in an ivy?
@user-jz9dd5sj1w
8 ай бұрын
He does it so he can lie/clickbait, then the algorithm picks it up and people click on it.
@Sky-ht6tv
6 ай бұрын
I think by Harvard student he means Rishab (I believe he is studying neuroscience at Harvard) not himself.
@sangeethanallamothu7875
6 ай бұрын
By harvard he means rishab and by stanford he means he got into stanford even though he doesnt attend there. he used that title sort of a justification to react to that video by W Amy@@user-jz9dd5sj1w
@iwanttogotocollege
4 ай бұрын
Because the other guy goes to Harvard...
Ok but what about other subject fairs other than science? Like National History Day for example?
u didnt rank speech and debate :(
Is NHS like key club? Which one should I join or should I join neither one
Hey P, would you recommend putting weightlifting/working out on the Activities section?
@aphraxiaojun1145
11 ай бұрын
maybe put something more concrete, like "got third at so and so weightlifting competition." i dunno
What are initiatives other than non-profits & businesses?
bro my main activities are making music and model un 😂
Ima put on my commons that one of my extracurriculars was me watch preaching P videos on the daily easily acceptance to harward
Are summer programs , like RSI, SSP, MITES Summer, etc, on the same par as internships?
@hi-mv7eg
6 ай бұрын
even better honestly
MY 2 FAVORITE BROWN BOYS LFGGGG
W collab
Is being a national medalist swimmer beneficial?
hands down best college youtuber out there 🙌
What about robotics?
I didn't understand very well. So if I created, for example, a scientific competition club at my school, would that be a bad extracurricular?
@Bri-ve7ox
6 ай бұрын
I think that would be a very good extracurricular imo
Rishab: Yes indeed Pratheek: actually facts
Good advice for science majors, but non-science majors shouldn’t be focusing on science as activities.
Hey Preaching P have you heard of the stem club TSA I was wondering if you could review I’m interested?
@Something-ln8pi
10 ай бұрын
Yes i have the very same question!!
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"Indian aunties gonna love you". THIS! 🤣
thanks
What about speech and debate?
no mock trial smh
damn, bro's blowing up. just the other day u were at 2k XD
Would u recommend doing science fair if your aiming for a non science degree like law
@dnia-
11 ай бұрын
if you can fit it into your schedule then i recommend it since it can also show leadership and expand your skillset
faves
A little help please, I've been trying to find harvard courses and their entry requirements (Like if it's A*A*A etc and if any written work is required), but I cannot seem to find it on their website, does anyone know where I could get access to them? Thank you ! :)
@jessicaamelie9745
10 ай бұрын
Are you talking about A Levels? If so, I don’t think these schools have grade requirements like in the UK but from what I’ve seen from accepted applicants is they tend to take 4 A Levels and I’m guessing roughly 2-4 A*s and the rest As. Predicted grades are really important for your transcript. Not sure about the written work (I’m still navigating the US system myself). If you are also from the UK I’d love to talk through the process with someone with similar background so I can share my IG if you’d like that :)
@skydadashzadeh
22 күн бұрын
I’m not sure how colleges in the UK work, but the U.S. has a holistic admissions system where you submit and application with an essay and questions that you answered. They look at the extracurriculars, courses, awards, clubs, etc. that you wrote about. They also get your transcript with all your grades and classes throughout high school. Admissions officers use these factors (and sometimes and interview) to decide.
should I volunteer once one summer for 100 hours or consistently throughout my four years of hs
@code2connect
11 ай бұрын
consistently, long-term ECs are valued more than short-term
doesnt bro go to a state school tho ..
Crying in piano 😭💔💔
Team Sports show you can work with others in real time
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What do they mean by NHS? (sorry i'm not familiar with the US school system)
@earlgreymilktae
11 ай бұрын
NHS stands for National Honor Society, an organization that acts as a club in many different schools, mainly promoting leadership, volunteering, and academic excellence. It’s usually limited to students with good grades and behavior in school.
so what i'm taking from the comment section is, any EC is good, if, you know how to play with your words.
I’ve discovered them around the same time and at the beginning didn’t realize they are two separate people and here they are sitting together. It’s so discombobulating and racist of me😭
Bro just never got to ILC he’s so mad💀
make a channel together!
Why is drama not on here
Collab of the millennium!
@SammyStudiosYT
11 ай бұрын
I was literally going to say the same!!
Hi Pritik and Rishab, I am a rising junior who moved to the United States from Myanmar the summer before sophomore year, and could not take any AP classes until now. I will only have 3 APs by the time I apply to college, any tips on how to improve my course rigor? Love both your videos btw 👍
@porkyminchasc1150
11 ай бұрын
Not Pratik, but why can't you take more APs? Is that because of the school's policy or personal choice? If it's the school, that won't count against you
@quakewyd.
11 ай бұрын
^^^ also if you really wanted you could self study APs (take the exam without doing an actual course)
@kevingecko1006
11 ай бұрын
I think if your school didn’t allow you to take AP classes until now colleges will look at that and understand why but if not I’d recommend going to a guidance counselor to maybe see if you can take harder classes such as honors or more Ap’s.
@vincenty8130
11 ай бұрын
@porkyminchasc1150 wasn't allowed to take ap classes freshman year, and didn't get to choose my own courses for sophomore year 😔
@Cube_In_Space
11 ай бұрын
In that case you should be ok since it’s the school’s policy
AI generated club is wild brodie 🤣, preaching p on top frfr
i feel like a lot of this was personal and not as much from an objective standpoint. band isn't just about the instrument, it's also about the qualities that are attached to dedicated musicians.
Bro has never been to a good MUN conference 💀
Real life kobe shaq duo
why does the other dude sound like pewdiepie or is just me
0:09 i didn't know who he was😅