<p>I've been looking at some very good schools recently (one being West Point) and see that many people who apply to these schools have some extremely interesting EC's. I have my own group of EC's (eucharistic minister at my church, volunteer at my hospital, assistant captain of ice hockey team, etc) but I feel that my list is either not long enough or does not stand out from the crowd. I've heard that a person should be able to list a few EC's that they can describe enthusiastically rather than several pages of the same crap. I live in a rather small town about 45 minutes outside of NYC and it is rather hard to get around and do stuff. My school doesn't offer much in the way of EC's either and I've been looking for something that would look impressive to several colleges, mainly West Point. Does anyone have any advice on how I can get some interesting EC's to go on my college application?</p>
<p>Are you applying now as a senior? If so, it's a bit late to add on ECs. Truthfully, just explain that there aren't many opportunities for you in your city. Pick one of the ECs you listed, and talk about how much you love that. It's quality not quantity. They just you to be committed and interested in something. It doesn't have to be wild or anything.</p>
<p>Your Asst. Capt. of your hockey team, that right there shows passion. If that isn't interesting, then what is?</p>
<p>Seriously dude, there isn't that many hockey players. I'm from ND and played hockey until Bantams, and there really isn't that many hockey players in the nation. If you are capt./asst. capt. of anything--especially an obscure sport--it shows passion.</p>
<p>Get a job at a skate shop or a sporting goods store, maybe even volunteer to teach kids to skate, if you are looking for things to do. That shows a true passion, not just a laundry list of activities. The goalie on my high school hockey team went to West Point a few years ago, so it is possible.</p>