ECs in college

Applying to College
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<p>In college, I will be involved in ECs and researches that are oriented around my intended major. But if I decide to play the violin or run xc or play tennis on their team (just for fun), how much commitment would that require? I know that recreational activities are always available, but I'm reluctant to let go of some of my HS ECs just to go after outright academics. (wanna be well-rounded)</p>

<p>This is one of my questions right now, because on the college apps, they want to know if you want to participate in one or more of their clubs, teams and activities.</p>

<p>Also, I'm not recruited, so I'll be a walk-on if I want. Does that hurt admission chances if I do? Because most selective colleges would want to see you be able to dive right into your intended major, and sports/other stuff tend to get in the way of that.</p>

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<p>You are overthinking this. They are not looking for the ‘right answer’. Just put what you feel like at this point in time on the application. No one is going to follow up and check on you. They are just interested. My kid was on 2 Varsity teams, and hoped to play club tennis but never did. No summa cum laude, but plenty too busy for that. Also, I guess it is a matter of interests, priorities and wanting to try new things.</p>

<p>At her college I met a guy who was a double major in premed and public policy and made the olympic trials in swimming. So yeah, a matter of priorities.</p>

<p>Recruited is an entire other ball game. If you aren’t recruited, don’t worry if it will hurt or not because there is nothing to do about it. of course being recruited always helps.</p>