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​Teen  Volunteer  Opportunities

College admissions are very competitive because so many students are applying. The simple fact is that colleges and universities receive thousands and thousands of applications every year. One way you can stand out from the crowd of applicants is through your volunteer work.
American Red Cross
Cherryland Human Society
Elks Club
Father Fred Foundation
Goodwill Industries
Grand Traverse Pavilions
Habitat for Humanity
Michael's Place
Michigan Blood


​Peace Ranch
Reining Liberty Ranch
Salvation Army
Seeds
State Theatre
Tart Trail
United Way
VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars)

Women’s Resource Center
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​1) Applying for college is not different than when you apply for a job! Employers will want to see that you can perform various tasks or activities outside of your everyday role while maintaining a high standard with your responsibilities.

2) College admissions officers warn that simply rattling off the places a candidate has volunteered, without sharing personal anecdotes, can sound insincere.“Get personal,” and “Focus on how you’ve changed, don’t just list what you did or how many hours you volunteered.”

3) For the applicant who has volunteered for a slew of organizations, consider explaining how all of the experiences fall under one larger issue, such as poverty or human rights. While writing your essay, the officers recommend using such “power words,” as “initiative,” “personal change” and “leader.” But, they recommend avoiding “danger words,” which include “showed up,” “forced” and “required.”
​LET US HELP MAKE THE NEXT STEP THE RIGHT ONE!
601 S. Garfield Avenue, Suite B
​Traverse City, MI 49686

231-947-0203  Phone
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  • Home
  • About
    • Michigan College Planning
    • Our Team
    • Our Partners
  • Menu
    • Our Services
    • Upcoming Events >
      • Workshop Dates
      • Host A Workshop
    • Resources >
      • 2022-23 Student Loan Interest Rates
      • Helpful Forms/Links
      • Key Dates
      • SAT Test Dates
      • ACT Test Dates
      • Teen Volunteer Opportunities
      • Workshop Fundraiser
    • Our Clients >
      • Testimonials
      • Colleges Our Students Have Attended
      • Student Achievements
    • Scholarships
  • In the News
  • Contact
  • Wealth Planning
  • 2022-23 Student Loan Interest Rates