<p>Hey all!
So I was just wondering, I know that certain schools prefer certain types of ECs (MIT wanting science-related ECs, etc.) A good friend of mine whose father went to Princeton was telling me that the same holds true actually, for Princeton, and that they look specifically for extracurriculars relating to the sciences (apparently regardless of the major you are planning on). Is this true?
For example, I am very involved in the humanities. I have been published twice in various anthologies, have been debating at an elite level for years, and have been very involved with Model UN and volunteering for cultural activities around my community. I have also written various Canadian national math contests and done consistently well. However, honestly, I am lacking on the science side of the spectrum. Does this put me at a significant disadvantage?</p>
<p>I think they prefer the sciences due to the fact that the sciences are viewed as hands-on and a little more academic by some people. Of course debate is as good as any science elective, if not better.</p>
<p>To me, that is just a generalized opinion, saying: Well, if you have some generic electives, at least do science related ones. If you have made something in the humanities your own, it will in no way hurt you for not being science related.</p>
<p>That’s my two cents.</p>
<p>They’re fine with everything, as long as you show commitment and very strong interest in what you do.</p>
<p>Do whatever you like, and try to do it well. Relax.</p>
<p>I think that the best approach is to do what you WANT to do and then hope that it looks good. </p>
<p>For me, ECs are what I do in my free-time. I’m not going to spend MY free-time on something that I don’t want to do. All of my ECs are things I would do even if they didn’t look good on a resume.</p>