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Holistic Admissions & Extracurriculars: What Really Matters
Rupesh RegmiMay 1, 2026 — 11 min read
In this blog
1. What holistic admissions actually means
2. Where extracurriculars fit in the big picture
3. How admissions offices evaluate activities
4. Building a focused extracurricular profile
5. Making your activities legible on applications
6. Common myths and mistakes
7. Planning by grade
8. International students
9. How WiseAdmit can help
10. Key takeaways
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