Passion Projects: The Key to College Success?

High school student's passion project helps community and boosts college applications A recent video by Harvard graduate and CEO, Elise Pham, offers advice to high school students on college applications. Pham, who boasts of helping over 1000 students gain admission to top universities, emphasizes the importance of passion projects over simply accumulating extracurricular activities. She highlights the example of one of her students who tackled food insecurity in their community by creating a community garden, which provided organic ingredients to families in need. This initiative, Pham suggests, is far more impactful than joining numerous clubs randomly. The student's project demonstrates a commitment to a cause and showcases initiative and leadership skills, qualities highly valued in college admissions. Pham's advice underscores the significance of aligning extracurricular activities with personal values and contributing meaningfully to the community.