<p>The majority of my ECs and awards are art-related. I didn't realize until today how much my life was consumed by art. Besides being art club president, I am volunteering at an art museum, doing an independent research project on art history, and selling art prints online. Plus, my common app essay is about art. Does this make me seem like too limited of a person? My other passions are reading, traveling and shopping... but none of them are legit ECs. I want to major in Architecture and minor in Art History though, so all my activities DO relate to what I want to do. Should I write an essay on another topic or something? Please help!</p>
<p>I think it’s a pro! I have all history/political science stuff and that’s what I’m going to declare mine as</p>
<p>It’s absolutely not a problem that all your ECs are related to what you love. It shows passion and commitment and perspective all those other nice qualities that you are trying to convey. And more importantly, this is who you are right? Why shove an activity in there just to try and look like someone else? You want a school that wants you for who you really are.</p>
<p>My younger daughter’s major EC was dance, but she wrote about her passion for reading and list it as her EC. The reading essay was kind of funny and it also allowed her to show adcoms the kind of books she was reading.</p>
<p>There is nothing wrong with having one major EC, as long as it is not just about you. In your case, you are doing research, volunteering, and creating a business out if. It is good to give back.</p>
<p>Of course not, you’re fine!</p>
<p>Thank you guys! I guess I’m just overreacting a bit. I just don’t want it to appear as if art was the only thing that was driving my life. Hopefully I’ll be able to add more dimension to my applications through my supplement essays.</p>
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Why would this be a problem? In fact, focus is what colleges actually look for. </p>
<p>Top colleges build a diverse class by bringing together students with a variety of interests. The kid that joins every club on campus and needs an extra sheet to list them all is called “a mile wide and an inch deep”. As Stanford says in its FAQ
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<p>mikemac: Ah, I suppose that makes sense. I think there’s some sort of misconception that the more involved someone is in a broad range of fields, the more impressive their resume seems. Thank you for your insight!</p>