<p>Similar to purpleacorn’s point, your EC involvement will be evaluated in light of opportunities available to you. If OP plays violin, for example, being involved in a single state-level orchestra might be a huge commitment if it is 200 miles away. However, a violin player in NYC could play in many orchestras at a more presitigious level without leaving the neighborhood.</p>
<p>By the way, my understanding of Duke’s adcom policy is slightly different than patriotsfan. An applicant from Ann Arbor would be evaluated differently from OP, even though both are from Michigan. Everyone is expected to impact their community and take advantage of the opportunities available to them. These impacts and opportunities will necessarily be quite different based on the region of Michigan.</p>