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title: "Extracurriculars for a Future Urban Planner | Elite Prep"
description: "Ten extracurricular activities for a high school student who wants to be an urban planner, grouped by type. A sample profile from Elite Prep."
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language: "en"
dateModified: "2026-10-06"
source: "eliteprep build"
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Sample profile · Engineering and Technology

# Extracurricular Activities for a Future Urban Planner

Zane 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 urban planner is headed, grouped by what each one demonstrates.

## Leadership and Initiative 3

**Founder of “Design for Tomorrow” Club**

Organized urban sustainability projects, including designing a community park.

**Organizer of Town Hall Meetings on Transportation Reform**

Engaged local leaders and residents.

**Captain of the Robotics Team**

Developed prototypes for eco-friendly urban transport.

## Research and Internships 1

**Internship with City Planning Office**

Shadowed urban planners and contributed to public infrastructure reports.

## Competitions, Awards and Presentations 2

**Presenter at National Architecture Conference (High School Division)**

Discussed the impact of green buildings on cities.

**History Fair Winner**

Presented a project on the evolution of public housing policies in the U.S.

## Service and Teaching 2

**Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity**

Assisted in building affordable housing in underserved neighborhoods.

**Volunteer Math Tutor**

Helped younger students understand geometry concepts tied to architecture.

## Teams, Clubs and Programs 2

**Member of the National Art Honor Society**

Created urban landscape sketches for school displays.

**Participant in Summer Urban Studies Program**

Researched equitable housing strategies and presented findings to city officials.

## 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.