<p>Junior in High School here. I'm pretty much set on majoring in engineering. However, I have made the All-State Choir twice in a heavily competitive state [Texas, which some consider to have the best high school music programs in the nation.] I was just wondering if this type of EC would help, since I won't be going in to music.</p>
<p>I don't have any national math awards or any of that jazz; the closest I come to that would be my [mediocre by this board's standards] 106.5 on the AMC 12. :P</p>
<p>are you expressing interest in singing for your school? Colleges and Universities are always looking to make sure the science/engineering students they accept aren't going to hide in a lab all day and will make contributions to the campus life. Being a member of their chorus or some acapella group would be perfect.</p>
<p>Colleges want well-rounded students. Having achievements in music is beneficial, even if you are not considering a major in that area. I happen to fall in the same category as you do.</p>
<p>Congratulations! My daughter was also in Texas' All State choir this year (very cold in San Antonio). Making All State is quite an honor, and definitely looks good on the EC list. I imagine it has more weight if you are applying as a music major. Since my daughter isn't intending to major or minor in music, it didn't take the place of good grades, rank, and scores. Do you do any other activities or volunteering that involve singing? If you can show depth of commitment (perhaps write about it in your essay), then that could increase the recognition of your achievement.</p>
<p>Definetley! I've always been really active in choir, and I know that commitment really helped me get into my reach school. I don't think it matters exactly what the extracurricular is, as long as you're dedicated to it.</p>
<p>(fyi, I'm not majoring in music either, and on my applications I talked about my passion for music, even though I'm majoring Undecided-Social Science)</p>