Extracurricular Activities Richard Guide | AUTHENTIC • REVIEW |

Extracurricular activities (ECAs) are linked to improved academic performance, social skills, and career readiness. However, without strategic selection, students risk burnout or superficial involvement. The Richard Guide provides a phased, evaluative framework to avoid these pitfalls.

  • Varsity Soccer (3 years)

  • Robotics Club — Lead Programmer (2 years) extracurricular activities richard guide

  • Volunteer Tutor — Community Center (Ongoing, 2 years)

  • Environmental Action Group — Founder (1 year) Varsity Soccer (3 years)

  • School Newspaper — Staff Writer (1 year)

    • Before saying “yes” to anything, ask: Robotics Club — Lead Programmer (2 years)

    Richard’s Rule of 3: Never do more than 3 major activities at once. Master them.

    Here is the secret sauce of the Richard Guide. These activities signal maturity and initiative.