Extracurriculars

<p>I just joined a club this year and I was wondering if I should put that on my application? Also, I only did community service day in 10th grade however I do intend on doing it this year. Should I put that i did it 10th and 12th grade? Also I published articles to a website this year, should I put that as well? I feel like it doesn't show very much passion.</p>

<p>For those schools that care, they want to know what your ECs show about you, and what you would contribute to the school community. One day of service a year isn’t worth mentioning. It doesn’t say anything. If you joined a club, that’s fine. Not very interesting, but better than nothing. As for publishing articles to a website, that could be quite interesting if you care about the topic and have some expertise in the subject area, which I assume you didn’t acquire overnight. Tell us more about that.</p>

<p>Ok thanks a lot!</p>

<p>I’ve always been told that colleges want to see the things you’re dedicated to. A lot of students I know are tempted to post every little activity they’ve ever done, but that usually begins to sound a bit desperate. Focus on the things you’re most passionate about and most invested in. To me it sounds like the club and website articles would both be worth mention.</p>