extra-curriculars!...need opinions...

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>Aside from test scores, GPA, rank, etc., I know that extra-curriculars are a really important part of one's application (especially at top schools like Cornell). I have always felt that my EC's were relatively strong but I am no siemens westinghouse winner or internationally-acclaimed pianist. I was wondering if anyone could offer their opinion/give advice to me based on my list of EC's....thanks!</p>

<p>Latin Club- secretary
Latin Honor Society
Spanish Club-historian
Spanish Honor Society
FBLA
Leo's Club
National Honor Society- will run for a position this year
Certamen Quiz Bowl team- won two regional competitions where I was an All-Star at each (ranked #2 and #3)
Youth Leadership Program- Student Mentor; currently working on developing a teen center in our town
Volleyball- JV-9, Varsity- 10, 11, 12 (Captain)
Indoor Track- Varsity all four tears; All-Conference first team for 4 X 800 relay); Captain? (would be nice)
Outdoor Track- Varsity all four years; All-Conference Honorable Mention for 4 X 800 relay; Captain?
Community Service: decent w/various events helping American Cancer Society and local library</p>

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<p>They're definitely more than fine. Make sure you express a common goal between some of them, though. For example, if you're in both the Latin and Spanish clubs, emphasize that you're interested in world cultures and languages. It makes your EC's look more solid.</p>

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<p>yup, show focus, not random involvement. find trends and play them up. and of course focus on your most impressive ECs, but don't leave stuff out.</p>