Stand-out extracurricular activities
Extracurriculars can come in many forms and they play a big part in forming your personal brand on university applications. However, it can be difficult to know where to start so here are some suggestions to get your started.
Capstone project
A capstone project is an independent project taken on during secondary school. It showcases self-driven exploration of a topic or field you’re interested in.
But to impress admissions officers, it's not just about execution. It‘s about scaling the project and ensuring it demonstrates leadership, ambition, initiative and impact — qualities that the admissions team loves to see.
Our expert mentors at Crimson are there to support from start to finish, helping you build a stellar extracurricular project.
1. Capstone Conceptualisation
We work with you to identify your core values, which guide the capstone. Conducting research and drafting a proposal.
2. Get the Capstone Off the Ground
Together, we define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of your project. We gather resources and create an action plan.
3. Execute the Capstone
You launch the project, develop a marketing plan, record data, and scale the project to increase its impact.
4. Capstone Wrap-Up
You reflect on your capstone project’s growth and impact, recording insights to be used on your university applications.
Work experience
The best way to get experience in your field (and to make sure you like it) is real-world work experience, especially for fields like Law, Psychology and Anthropology which not all schools offer as a subject.
However, it can be hard to secure under the age of 18 without a family connection.
That's where Crimson comes in! Through our connections with multiple national and international companies, our students have completed work experience programmes with global companies such as Uber, PwC, Ferrari, The Economist, and many more!
Academic research
A brilliant way to show a depth of knowledge in your subject is through academic research. It's a tangible way to demonstrate your intellectual curiosity, academic talent, and expertise in tackling complex projects.
Indigo Research Programme offers qualified students the opportunity to complete an in-depth, independent research paper or project with constant hands-on guidance from PhD students and top university faculty.
Our Indigo students complete their research project in a specific discipline and can source potential publishers, obtain patents or copyrights (if applicable), and more.
Start building your extracurricular profile today!
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