I have one unique EC (at least I hope so lol). I also have other ECs (with leadership positions). My scores are pretty decent I think lol. So I was wondering how far one unique EC goes in the admissions process?
Based on the limited info in your post who knows? Is that one unique EC being on an Olympic team? Then it could take you far. If it’s playing the harmonica with your belly button, not so much.
A unique EC can be a difference-maker, in the right context. It depends on what the EC is, which school you’re dealing with, what your overall profile looks like. If you’re applying to Carnegie Mellon as a 29 ACT with mediocre math, being a champion goat milker probably won’t get you very far.
Depends on the EC, the college, and how you present it.
^^^ This.
How you present it is almost always the most important aspect.
The question they will ask themselves is “is this EC something the student can demonstrate while here & does it increase our recognition and enhance our perception”.