Spring cleaning starts for me as soon as I put away the holiday decorations. It’s a time when I love to organize and throw things away, any item not nailed down is in jeopardy. I’m sure you have heard Marie Kondo’s advice that if something doesn’t spark joy, then dispose of it. The same practice can be used with your approach to the college application process. Get organized and be willing to throw some ideas away. This will reduce your stress and bring the most satisfaction when submitting your applications. There are three simple steps you can take to a better college application process.
1. Sort your extracurriculars
Volunteering should “spark joy” as you do something that gives you the satisfaction that comes with knowing you helped make someone happier or something better. You should find something different to do if your community service is only about enhancing your college applications. If you aren’t truly engaged in your community service, then throw it away and look for something that more closely aligns with your interests and concerns. Be mindful that this does not apply to paid work. I am not advocating that anybody quit their job!