<p>I'm kinda confused on those EC's. When it comes to EC activities, colleges want students w/ activities that'll contribute to the community. A science researcher, service person, music person would be able to contribute, and they're well liked in the admissions process... But how would a person who's interested in business be able to affect a community?.. I see people doing it, but is it a useless extra-curricular?</p>
<p>My school has one of the best DECA programs in the nation. The point is, DECA can be a school activity on your app or a recognition thing (the reason why it's one of the best in the nation is because every year, we win a lot of awards at Nationals), but not a volunteer thing. There are not only ECs, there are different and very separate categories.</p>
<p>Not everyone accepted to top schools affected their community in a dramatic way. I probably didn't. However, what you do need is to do things that affect you in a significant manner. I know I did. :]</p>
<p>Well, i ment why would a college like a person who has business EC's. Business is not my main passion, but it's an activity that i still devote time too. I see many people across the board with business internships/FBLA also. Colleges accept recognized writers, people with very unique activities, science researchers, because they will be able to help the college community. It doesn't seem like a business person can do much for a college community (at least i think.) I know many people say there's no such thing as a bad EC, but it seems like it is. Is it?</p>
<p>Anyone?.....</p>
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<p>That's not the question you should be asking yourself. Colleges are fine with whatever EC you have as long as it's a genuine reflection of you. You could spend a huge amount of time collecting antique china dolls, and if was important to you and you communicated that properly, they'd love you for it. </p>
<p>Instead of thinking about what colleges "want to see," think about how you want to present yourself.</p>