GLEE: Singing and dancing your way into college admissions
Thursday, September 24th, 2009The battle for high school hot-shot has never been so delightful as with Fox’s new show aimed at teen audiences, “Glee“. Instead of the parade of tarted up debutantes and L.A. dilettantes that we’re used to seeing on the likes of the CW, Fox’s “Glee” gives us a refreshing look at the life of your average ho-hum teen in suburban Ohio. Instead of partying at the latest NYC hotspot à la Gossip Girl, the teens of McKinley High School gravitate towards another kind of club-Glee Club that is. 
Glee Club is made of a group of high school misfits with a passion for performing choreographed show tunes. Together, they must battle the ups-and-downs of high school, like being bullied by the “Cheerios”, McKinley’s band of aerobic ice queens led by a militantly psychotic coach (the hilarious Jane Lynch). The show does an excellent job of portraying the landscape of a suburban high school, where what you’re good at defines who you are.
If the kids of Glee are are the school’s underdogs, it’s not for long. Despite what the Cheerios may say, they are just the kind of applicants that colleges are drooling over. Their dazzling, driven, and more than a bit melodramatic behavior will make for a great college application. And really entertaining TV.
So, what does your extracurricular activity say about you on your college applications?
Glee Club/ Drama Club: You have real dedication to something you love. Music isn’t easy, and it takes hours of practice and rehearsal. You’re not afraid of the spotlight, which makes you a natural campus leader. But you also may have a flare for the dramatics, on stage and in life as well.
Cheerleading: You have a lot of school spirit, and you’re a joiner. You’re a real team player (you know how to catch someone who’s falling, literally). This is great, but sometimes you can be a bit too worried about blending in with the crowd. Don’t be afraid to stand out on your college applications!
Debate/Model UN: You like to argue, and you stick to your guns. You’re not afraid to give your opinion in class.
Track: You’re absolutely driven. Maybe a bit of a loaner, team sports were never your thing. But colleges know that once you pick your major, you’ll be totally committed to excelling in your field.
Yearbook: You’re a bit introspective, but that makes you a great documenter. You also have a lot of school spirit and you will be a devoted alumni.
