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Does Volunteer Work Matter for College Admissions?

Great College Advice

Families and students often ask us, “does volunteer work matter for college admissions?” Does volunteer work matter for college admissions? College admissions officers like both of these things. Get to know an organization you like or one that you’re already a part of.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. or a graduate GPA of 3.0;