<p>Here is my list of ECs</p>
<p>Debate Team
Math Team
Philosophy Club
German Club
Italian Club
Investment Club
Model UN
History Club
Mock Trial</p>
<p>Too much? Too little?</p>
<p>If there's no significant leadership or awards earned, than it's def. too much.</p>
<p>There's much more to extracurriculars than simply a list.</p>
<p>What they said.</p>
<p>Anyone could just show up to meetings and what not and be a part of some club, but did you actually do anything? If you really took part in one way or another in these clubs and took the initiative to get something accomplished, etc... THEN it's fine. The list itself is relatively meaningless though and it could even be bad since you don't seem to have any clear focus.</p>
<p>You also need to show that you did these multiple times over your HS years. One club in 9th, another in 10th, and back to the old one in 11th isn't showing consistency.</p>
<p>what grade are you in? 9th and 10th graders need to try out alot of stuff and see what really interests them. 11th and 12th graders need to be assuming leadership roles and taking wht the activity does and kicking it up a notch.</p>
<p>Well, do what you like. That list alone is waay too much. Assume leadership positions in, say, 3, maybe 4, if you are in 11th-12th grade. Colleges look at quality, not quantity.</p>
<p>.-_-.</p>
<p>Do you have any volunteer work or community service?</p>
<p>What's missing is leadership, honors and impact with your ECs. The length of the list isn't what counts: What counts is what you accomplished when doing the EC. Anybody can be a member and just take up space. Colleges get impressed by students who raise money, captain championship teams; institute projects, etc.</p>
<p>Agreed. Anyone can be part of a million clubs.</p>
<p>Northstarmom, you strike me as a person that could easily be a guidance counselor. You'd probably be better than the ones at my school...any time I am going through a thread and I see your name next to a post, I know it has something substantial in it. </p>
<p>Just thought I'd take a little time to applaud you here.</p>
<p>Thanks, Gime....</p>
<p>Mentoring students through the college process is one of my hobbies. I got hooked on it when I applied to college myself, and I have been doing it ever since. There's nothing that is more fun than helping young people find a college or career that's a good match for their personality and interests. There are no people more rewarding to work with than teens because they are open to new ideas and experiences and most are mature enough to also be able to rise to the challenges of new experiences. :)</p>
<p>totally concur with GIMEurSTRESballZ. Thanks a bunch, Northerstarmom! (yeah, i wish you'd be my GC at school...)</p>
<p>To specify, i am a sophmore. I have done book club, math club, and debate since freshman year. Everything else is new. I have a couple of awards in debate. Also, i have a small leadership position in debate, and went to debate camp this summer.
i have no leadership in nothing else, but to reiterate myself, i am a sophmore</p>
<p>I think debate is your passion and oration probably. The ones that would seem to exemplify that the most is Debate Team, Philosophy Club, Model UN, and Mock Trial. Try to stay committed especially to those, and try getting into some sort of leadership position in those. The other clubs just seem like clutter and laundry-listy.</p>
<p>it is good to hear that you are a sophomore -- and you don't need to restrict yourself to those EC's that line up with Debate. Do whatever EC's you have time for this year that don't jeapordize your GPA, which is the most important.</p>
<p>Take the time this year to evaluate what EC's you really enjoy, what ones you might be able to affect a change and make a difference, where could you be a leader?, is there a group or club that is not represented that you want to start?</p>
<p>One thing I noticed was that your EC's all look like school activities -- are you involved in any community activities? That always looks good and broadens your horizons. </p>
<p>You on track with your EC's -- this year, narrow down the list, focus on where you can be effective, look for possible leadership positions in the future and explore some community activities.</p>