Extracurriculars:
FREE LIVE WEBINAR
October 28, 2026 | 5 PM PT
Denard Jones
Former Duke University Program Director
Former College Admissions Officer for 10+ Years
Help your child turn extracurricular activities into meaningful experiences that strengthen their college application and help them stand out.
Denard J.
Former Duke University Program Director
10+ Years in College Admissions
Proven Strategies to Help Strengthen Your Student's College Application
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It can be difficult to know which extracurricular activities will actually strengthen your child's college application. Colleges aren't simply counting clubs, leadership titles, or volunteer hours. They want to understand how students pursue their interests, take initiative, and make an impact.
Drawing on over a decade of admissions experience, Denard will explain what makes extracurriculars meaningful to admissions officers and how your child can build a stronger profile over time.
Understand what colleges value in extracurriculars
Learn how admissions officers evaluate involvement, leadership, commitment, and impact beyond the number of activities on an application.
Choose activities that strengthen your child's profile
See how to identify opportunities that align with your child's interests and goals instead of filling their schedule with activities that add little value.
Turn participation into meaningful impact
Learn how your child can demonstrate initiative, growth, and leadership within activities they're already involved in.
Make extracurriculars stand out on applications
Understand how students can communicate their contributions and accomplishments so admissions officers recognize the significance of their experiences.
College Counselor
Former Duke University Program Director | Former College Admissions Officer for 10+ Years
Denard Jones
Meet Your Host
Denard worked as an admissions officer at Elon University and Saint Joseph’s University for over a decade. He then transitioned to college counseling directing a Duke University summer program and two independent schools. Denard earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Computer Information Systems from Elon University.
In this session, Denard will break down what admissions officers look for in extracurricular activities and how students can build experiences that demonstrate leadership, initiative, and impact. You'll leave knowing how to help your child prioritize the right opportunities and make their involvement count in college admissions.
College Counselor
Former Duke University Program Director
10+ Years in College Admissions
About 60 minutes, including the live Q&A.
