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by ragebol 2220 days ago
Brace yourself to feel a bit sad as chances are you've not done many or any of the things suggested here. Few people climb mountains and start companies at 16.

What is wrong with listing academic achievements? Or with volunteering? "With the volunteering org I'm part of, we've helped X people to Y" etc. IMO, it does not even have to be attributable solely to you, as many achievements require a team. If I was an employer, teamwork counts.