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

Sample profile · Science and Math

# Extracurricular Activities for a Future Mathematician

Oscar 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 mathematician is headed, grouped by what each one demonstrates.

## Leadership and Initiative 1

**Math Club President**

Organized school-wide math competitions and guest lectures.

## Research and Internships 1

**Research Internship at University Math Lab**

Worked on combinatorics and graph theory projects.

## Competitions, Awards and Presentations 1

**National Math Olympiad Finalist**

Achieved top scores in advanced problem-solving.

## Service and Teaching 2

**Tutor for Underprivileged Students**

Helped middle schoolers master basic math skills.

**Volunteer at Local Library**

Ran math workshops during summer break.

## Writing, Media and Projects 2

**Creator of Math Problem-Solving App**

Designed an app to teach algebra and geometry concepts.

**Contributor to Math Magazine**

Published articles on abstract mathematics.

## Teams, Clubs and Programs 3

**Member of the Robotics Team**

Developed algorithms for competition tasks.

**Participant in Advanced Math Summer Program**

Explored topics in number theory and topology.

**Member of Chess Club**

Enhanced critical thinking and strategic planning skills.

## More Profiles in Science and Math

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.

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[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.