College resume...?

Question:

I moved from India just in time for my second semester of Freshman year. My grades in India were.not good. I've tried to raise my GPA since and now, at the end of my sophomore year it stands at 3.65. I do have a long list of accomplishments from India (Govt. of India scholarship for music, graduation in a particular style of dance, black belt in a recognized style of Karate and dubbings and jingles for commercials and movies). I know that that doesnt sound bad, but I'm worried because I dont have any credentials from the US. Right from the time I moved upto now, I never had anyone to pick my up from school in case of extra-curriculars. As a result, I've done NOTHING since I've come here. What kind of stuff can I take up to make my college resume look good? I do want to go to a good school. Is that even possible? Please help!! Thanx!

Answer:
Try to keep doing what you did well in India. Continue with music, dance, and karate if those make you happy. It shows commitment and passion even in the face of moving to a different country. If you can do these things through your new school, like joining the school band, that would be good but it's fine to do them outside school too.

You didn't say what kind of extra-curriculars you're interested in, but does your school have an activities fair at the beginning of the school year? If so, that's a great time to find out about different clubs. Or is there any activity you want to do that the school doesn't have right now? If so, why don't you start it? Colleges love to see applicants who show leadership and initiative. And I think it would go a long way for you to make your new school feel like your own.

well i think the fact that you have activities from india make your resume stand out from everyone elses. but it would help to get in activities from yours school. student council, national honor society, SPEECH & DEBATE, and whatever club souns good to you.

don't forget community service!

College resume...?

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