Do you have to do volunteering?

<p>How much does the volunteering affect the college admission?
Do you have to do volunteering to get into the top colleges?
I mean, can I just participate in school clubs as ECs?
I tried to find volunteering servies for summer around my town, but I can't find one that fits my schedule.. (I don't have a car..)<br>
Is volunteering almost mandatory to get into the top colleges?</p>

<p>Don’t do anything that isn’t your passion.
That includes sports, clubs and service.
Do what YOU love and what you believe in… and do it with excellence.</p>

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