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Bloomberg L. P. estimates that there will be almost 1.6 million college applicants this year, with admission rates as low as 7% at some of the top colleges. While parents, counselors, and other experts can offer students advice on what minimum GPA and test scores they need to get into a certain school, there has been no data on the “community service” aspect of a strong application package.  \nDoes a record of stellar volunteerism really matter? Is it better to be committed to one cause or engaged in a variety of causes? What are college admission counselors really looking for when they sit down to study applications?  \nThe [DoSomething.org](DoSomething.org) Community Service and College Admissions Study provides answers to these elusive questions .  \nHighlights From Findings:  \n• Community Service ranked in the top 4 most important factors to consider along with SAT/ACT score, GPA/Class Rank, and other extra‐curricular activities.  \n• 70% of admissions officers surveyed valued consistent local volunteering over a long period rather than a short stint abroad. Commitment to a single cause is also preferred 5 to 1 over scattered involvement with a variety of causes.  \n• Having a founder role innovating a new idea or project was chosen as the \\#1 most important marker of good citizenship.  \n• When reviewing essays, admissions officers’ like to see words like “Commitment” and “Passion”most when applicants describe their community service.  \nIn short, colleges and universities seek students with genuine commitments to community service.  \nDemonstrated high levels of passion and experience with community action are viewed as important indicators of strong character.  \n© 2010 [by DoSomething.org](by DoSomething.org) • All Rights Reserved  \nMETHODOLOGY  \nIn the Summer of 2010 (from June 28th to July 28th), [DoSomething.org](DoSomething.org) conducted the second Community Service and College Admissions Survey.  \nParticipants  \nAdmissions officers from 33 of the top 50 colleges and universities listed in US News & World Report: Best Colleges 201 1 participated in this survey. All participants had to be a currently employed admissions officer responding on behalf of his or her college or university. Demographics and work experience vary.  \nFormat  \nCollege Admissions Counselors: Years of Experience  \n26%  \n45%  \n1‐5 Years  \n5‐10 Years 29%  \n10+ Years  \n© [DoSomething.org](DoSomething.org)  \n2010  \nThe Community Service and College Admissions Survey is composed of 21 questions . Four of the questions were demographical (name, college or university, \\# of years employed there as an admissions officer, email address) . This demographic information will not be shared. The remaining 17 questions are a mixture of multiple choice, yes or no, and fill-in-the-blank. We solicited comments where appropriate.  \nABOUT  \n[DoSomething.org](DoSomething.org) is one of the largest organizations in the United States helping teens rock causes they care about. A driving force in creating a culture of volunteerism, [DoSomething.org](DoSomething.org) is on track to activate two million young people in 2011. By leveraging the web, television, mobile, and pop culture, [DoSomething.org](DoSomething.org) inspires, empowers and celebrates a generation of doers: teenagers who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action .  \nAll rights to the Community Service and College Admissions Study are the property of and reserved by [DoSomething.org](DoSomething.org) .  \nFor additional questions, please contact James [Elbaor at](Elbaor at jelbaor@dosomething.org)[ jelbaor@dosomething.org](Elbaor at jelbaor@dosomething.org)  \n© 2010 [by DoSomething.org](by DoSomething.org) • All Rights Reserved  \nTHE SURVEY  \nThe following is a comprehensive summary of the Community Servi","cbCaivhBuakOF5M2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivhBuakOF5M2","pdf",1733066,13,"English","# Executive Summary\n# Methodology\n## Participants\n## Format\n# The Survey\n## A. 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