Sample profile · Business and Economics
Extracurricular Activities for a Future Social Entrepreneur
Yuri 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 social entrepreneur is headed, grouped by what each one demonstrates.
Leadership and Initiative4
- Founder of “Youth Changemakers” Organization
- Mentored students in leadership and social impact projects.
- Head of Fundraising for Local Food Bank
- Raised $15,000 through creative campaigns.
- Business Club President
- Launched a student-run café to raise funds for school initiatives.
- Organizer of Charity Fashion Show
- Combined creativity and philanthropy to support underserved communities.
Research and Internships1
- Internship with a Nonprofit Startup
- Contributed to marketing strategies to increase community outreach.
Competitions, Awards and Presentations1
- Speaker at Regional Leadership Conferences
- Presented on the role of youth in social innovation.
Service and Teaching1
- Volunteer at Refugee Resettlement Agency
- Helped families adapt to new environments.
Teams, Clubs and Programs3
- Model UN Delegate
- Represented countries on issues of global inequality and women’s rights.
- Participant in Social Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
- Designed a business plan for a sustainable product.
- Creative Writing Club Member
- Published essays on the importance of empathy in leadership.
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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.