Are there any extracurricular activities or clubs involving English for a 12th grader to participate in? ?

Question

I am 18 and in 12th grade. I have ambitions of majoring in English Literature with the eventual goal of becoming an English Professor.

To elevate my chances for admittance into a good University with an emphasis on English, I am wanting to get in as much community service and extracurricular activities as possible. Is there anything involving English for someone of my age?

What sort of activities are advisable?

Answer 1

One obvious suggestion is to join the staff of your school's newspaper and even try to become editor, which would look good on your college applications.  Also, try to interest your local community newspaper in becoming a student correspondent reporting on academic and sporting events in schools in your area.  Additionally, you might contact the Office of the Governor in your state and offer your services as a student adviser and apprentice speech writer for the governor.  From that point, let there be no limits to your ambition and intent to compile a fantastic record in the short time you have left.