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

Sample profile · Engineering and Technology

# Extracurricular Activities for a Future Data Scientist

Felicia 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 data scientist is headed, grouped by what each one demonstrates.

## Leadership and Initiative 2

**Founder of Data Analytics Club**

Led projects analyzing school energy use and proposed efficiency solutions.

**Math Club President**

Organized weekly sessions on probability, statistics, and advanced calculus.

## Research and Internships 1

**Research Intern at University Data Lab**

Worked on a project using machine learning to predict economic trends.

## Competitions, Awards and Presentations 2

**First Place at National Statistics Competition**

Presented findings on local transportation patterns.

**Member of Science Olympiad Team**

Competed in events related to coding and data interpretation.

## Service and Teaching 2

**Volunteer Data Analyst for Food Bank**

Developed a model to optimize distribution routes and reduce waste.

**Peer Tutor in AP Statistics**

Helped classmates excel in complex data analysis.

## Writing, Media and Projects 2

**Co-Developer of Educational App**

Created an app to teach middle schoolers basic statistics concepts.

**Creator of YouTube Channel**

Published tutorials on Python for data science and statistical analysis.

## Teams, Clubs and Programs 1

**Participant in Advanced Analytics Summer Camp**

Built a predictive model for climate change effects on agriculture.

## More Profiles in Engineering and Technology

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.