http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/445439/Extra-activities-in-Junior-High Does it cound if I have my son do extra activities and/or volunteer work when my son's in junior high. What grade level do colleges look at? GreatSchools en-us ad7706 start NOW!! While colleges usually only look at college activities, things your kid does in middle school will put him in a better [or worse] position to participate in these ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/445439/Extra-activities-in-Junior-High?cpage=1#comment_580175 5100.580175 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:42:40 -0700 CTteacher Relax. Your son's potential colleges will probably not look that far back, but yes, it does count. Community service and outside activities always count toward the development of children into ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/445439/Extra-activities-in-Junior-High?cpage=1#comment_524961 5100.524961 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:24:07 -0700 verawilliams35 I have my son volunteering since last summer at one of the recreation center and this summer. It keeps him busy and out of foolish activities. He also played lacrosse ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/445439/Extra-activities-in-Junior-High?cpage=1#comment_523408 5100.523408 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:41:59 -0700 hockeymum I think its a great idea to start sooner than later. Let's face it, every tom, dick and harry who have a notion to get into a good school will ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/445439/Extra-activities-in-Junior-High?cpage=1#comment_445537 5100.445537 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:24:40 -0700 TeacherParent Colleges don't look at transcripts from junior high school or activities from that period. I'd also say -remember there are colleges out there for everybody - it isn't necessary to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/445439/Extra-activities-in-Junior-High?cpage=1#comment_445530 5100.445530 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:21:00 -0700 MagnetMom Hi Anon, and welcome to GreatSchools Parent Community.You'll hear somewhat conflicting advice on how many years of activities colleges look back on, but typically it's high school. Your son could ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/445439/Extra-activities-in-Junior-High?cpage=2#comment_445449 5100.445449 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:39:48 -0700