<p>Thank you guys so much for the fast responses. </p>
<p>Indeed, the essay is a very important section of the application. I did not know about the additional section that allows me to describe my EC’s in more detail and a chance for an additional essay.</p>
<p>My question now is: are there other things I can do to strengthen my chances? I’ve read so many people who post on the Class of 2015 Thread with Tons and tons of Ec’s listed and I just wonder if that’s even humanly possible… How are they able to balance high scores with so many activities! I wish to be active as well, but I know that I will only have time to dedicate myself to several EC’s ~3-4 that I really care about.</p>