#139 Showcasing Leadership in College Admissions with Lee Norwood

Flourish Coaching

Sep 10, 2024

In this episode, Lisa and Lee discuss:

Why it’s a myth your teen’s college application needs 10 extracurriculars.
Creative ways to demonstrate leadership beyond traditional titles.
Ideas for furthering your teen’s leadership experiences, whether they’re just starting high school or beginning their college application process.
How to think about your teen’s activities list as newspaper headlines.
The importance of doing an extracurricular audit for your teen.

Key Takeaways:

Your student does not need to have 10 separate activities. Admissions counselors understand certain activities, such as sports, take more time than others. They will want to show leadership, not just time-filling activities.
Your teen does not need to have played a sport to be a compelling candidate on their application.
Understanding the categories on the Common App for the activities. This will help your student see that they’ve done more than they often think they have.
No activity is worthless if your teen learned something. But not every activity needs to be continued if it doesn’t resonate, doesn’t lead to your student’s future career, or they don’t enjoy it.
Leadership is a lifelong pursuit, not just during your student’s high school career.

“When we look at those activities, we want to show and not tell. We want to know that 10 doesn’t mean 10, and we want to be able to just account for what we did in our free time.” – Lee Norwood

About Lee Norwood:

Lee Norwood is a dedicated professional committed to helping students successfully navigate the college admissions process As the owner of AnnapolisCollegeconsulting.com and the founder of collegesharks.com, Lee brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her award-winning consulting practice.

Having successfully secured millions in merit aid awards, Lee understands the importance of college and believes that no family should have to pay full price for higher education. She is passionate about making college accessible to all students by offering virtual college consulting to provide more families with the best and most up-to-date information at a fraction of the cost of 1:1 college counseling.

With a background in Business/Marketing and English, Lee is well-equipped to assist students in crafting compelling essays and resumes that showcase their unique strengths and interests. As a published author and featured industry speaker, she is a relevant expert in the quickly changing college admissions world.

Lee Norwood is a trusted partner for families seeking guidance on the college admissions journey, and she is committed to helping students find their authentic voices and identify growth opportunities that align with their passions. as they pursue their higher education goals.

Episode References:

Lee’s Leadership Video: https://flourishcoachingco.com/leadership
Leveling the Playing Field: https://www.levelingtheplayingfield.org/
Common App: https://commonapp.org/

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