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title: "Future Climate Policy Expert: Extracurriculars | Elite Prep"
description: "Ten extracurricular activities for a high school student who wants to be a climate policy expert, grouped by type. A sample profile from Elite Prep."
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language: "en"
dateModified: "2026-10-06"
source: "eliteprep build"
---

Sample profile · Law, Policy and Government

# Extracurricular Activities for a Future Climate Policy Expert

Ethan is a sample student, not a real applicant: one of Elite Prep's 24 extracurricular profiles. These are the ten activities that show a selective college where a future climate policy expert is headed, grouped by what each one demonstrates.

## Leadership and Initiative 3

**President of Environmental Science Club**

Organized climate change workshops and lobbied for greener school policies.

**Community Tree-Planting Leader**

Coordinated efforts to plant over 300 trees in urban areas.

**Organizer of Renewable Energy Fair**

Partnered with organizations to educate the community on sustainable living.

## Research and Internships 2

**Internship with Local Government Sustainability Office**

Conducted research on energy efficiency programs.

**Co-Author of Environmental Science Research Paper**

Published findings on carbon sequestration in high school journal.

## Competitions, Awards and Presentations 1

**Presenter at Youth Climate Summit**

Shared a policy proposal for reducing urban air pollution.

## Service and Teaching 3

**Volunteer for International Climate Advocacy Group**

Worked on campaigns to promote renewable energy.

**Volunteer at State Park**

Assisted with habitat restoration and trail maintenance projects.

**AP Environmental Science Peer Mentor**

Helped students excel in advanced coursework.

## Teams, Clubs and Programs 1

**Member of Debate Team**

Focused on topics related to environmental ethics and policy.

## More Profiles in Law, Policy and Government

No student needs all ten. Notice the mix — something led, something researched, something given back — and choose one or two you could start this year. An Elite Prep counselor can help you plan the rest.

[Talk to a college counselor](https://eliteprep.com/consulting/) [See the college roadmap by grade](https://eliteprep.com/college-roadmap/)

[Download all 24 profiles as a printable PDF](https://media.eliteprep.com/documents/24-Extracurricular-Profiles-Online-v4.pdf). Profile last checked against the handout October 6, 2026.