<p>I am pretty worried at this point in the application process because...my school is terrible. It is small and rural and therefore, lacks a lot of things that larger urban schools have. I read about many people with ECs I didn't even know existed because we simply don't have those things here. My school has about 5 organizations (I'm in three of them) and offers 6 AP classes (which I've taken four of). There is almost no chance to do volunteer work because there are no shelters, mentoring programs, nursing homes, etc. The nearest big city with these places is an hour away and kids at my school simply don't have the time or gas money to get there. Do you think colleges look at my sad list of ECs and think I'm lazy, or do you think they realize that I have very little opportunity? I have a good GPA (3.9 of 4 unweighted) but am still third in a senior class of 52. I feel kind of hopeless sometimes.</p>
<p>no I don’t think they will think you are lazy, just explain to them in your essay your stuff and how you did your best, they will understand good luck:)</p>
<p>It’s the job of admissions officers to understand the context from which applicants apply. You should be fine. Good luck to you.</p>
<p>Thank you for your kind words 
I am applying to many colleges through Questbridge, which is for “economically challenged” students with good academic records. I make it very clear that I am a hard worker with little opportunity and can’t wait to enter college so I can be more active in my community.</p>
<p>QBridge partner schools are very familiar with how to examine your application within context. It’s a fantastic program. Best of luck to you.</p>