---Extracurricular Activities Worksheet

Applying to UC (and competitive private colleges) requires more than just a high GPA. Colleges want to know YOU. Who are you beyond academic grades, GPA, and test scores? Click on the worksheet to view other criteria:

Note: Your activities should link to your passions, interests, and needs.

Activities and Awards Worksheet (pdf)

..about non-A-G courses

UC does consider non-"A-G" courses, especially when they are courses that meet your personal interests.

Non-A-G courses that you can claim include:

- - - - At Fremont:

- Yearbook

- Link Crew

- - - - Off-Campus CTE courses at the Fairplex: (click here to apply)

-Welding

-Auto 1 - 4

-Urban Agriculture

- - - - Any courses off-campus including non-academic courses

..about academic preparation programs

Academic preparation programs help prepare you for college. Colleges consider that you are more prepared for college if you participate in these programs.

Programs available at Fremont include:

- - - - AVID
        
        BRIGHT PROSPECT
        
        COMMON GOODS (OFF CAMPUS)
        
        PAYS (OFF CAMPUS)
        
        POMONA PARTNERS NEXT LEVEL
        
        UPWARD BOUND
        
        UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE

..about volunteer services

Volunteer service is strongly recommended by UC and competitive private colleges. Think QUALITY over quantity! In other words, spend more time at a location rather than a few hours at many locations.

Here are a few suggestions for volunteer locations:

KEY CLUB: various volunteer opportunities in the City of Pomona
CITY OF POMONA: volunteer for the parks and recreation
GOD'S PANTRY: weekend distribution of goods to needy families @ SEEO
HOUSE OF RUTH: assisting family of domestic violence
INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY & SPCA: pet services
Local churches
POMONA HOPE - tutoring/volunteering for after-school centers
POMONA MENTAL HEALTH/RESOURCE OFFICE: helps with distribution & activities
POMONA PUBLIC LIBRARY: tutoring & activities with youth groups
POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER: hospital volunteers
PUSD elementary schools: tutor & teachers' assistance
CASA COLINA HOSPITAL & CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE: volunteers
YMCA: volunteers for kids' programs

...about work/work permit

Work experience speaks volumes about your skills in time management, communication, responsibilities, and teamwork.

Note: If you are struggling in school, consult with your counselor prior to working.

How to apply for a Work Permit:

If you are under 18 years of age, your employer will ask for a work permit.

1. Print the "Work Permit Application" below or obtain one in the Career Center (room P-5).

2. Complete the form: Leave the "For authorized work permit issuer use ONLY" box blank.

3. Return the form to the Career Counselor for processing. It will take 1 - 2 days for processing.

Click here for: Work Permit Application

NOTE: You can enroll in Work Experience Class while working. This can also count as your "non-A-G course".

Day/Time: Fridays @ 7:00 a.m.

Location: Room A-9

Instructor: Mrs. Celia Castro

How to Enroll: You must have a job. See your counselor to enroll.

...about extracurricular activities

Anything you do consistently academic or non-academic! For example: babysitting, lawn mowing, playing chess, taking martial arts classes, joining Engineering Club, etc. However, you have limited space on your application. Usually, applications will ask you to list your most important ones, those that mean the most to you.

Focus on the following:

- - - - Leadership skills
        
        Clubs/organizations you enjoy
        
        Talents
        
        Athletic abilities
        
        Activities that strengthen family dynamics/relationships
        
        Unusual abilities
        
        Anything that helps differentiate you from other applicants

To learn more about school clubs, see our school Activities Advisor, Ms. Alexandra Arnhold, in room C-8.

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