<p>I'm a junior and thinking of applying to clemson, usc, and unc
does anyone have any suggestions for extracurriculars and out of school projects that will make my application stand out?</p>
<p>I wouldn’t worry about trying to stand out, if I were you. My advice would be to pick something you’re really interested in, and pursue it, for your own enjoyment, not because of college applications.</p>
<p>thanks! right now i volunteer at the childrens center and the animal shelter, which are both activities i enjoy and look forward to doing</p>
<p>i was thinking or starting some kind of project relating to these activities, which would be something that i’m interested in, and i could also put it on my application, because my ec’s are kinda empty</p>
<p>Those things sound interesting. I don’t know anyone who works in an animal shelter or children’s center. Anyways, extracurricular activities, even if they stand out, aren’t necessarily going to get you in. I think college admissions people focus on the whole application and try to get a sense of whether they think you’ll fit into their college.</p>
<p>2 very interesting articles about ECs that stand out (same author, different examples) are at [How</a> to Be Impressive Without an Impressive Amount of Work](<a href=“http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/]How”>The Art of Activity Innovation: How to Be Impressive Without an Impressive Amount of Work - Cal Newport) and [How</a> Could We Save This Ridiculously Overloaded Grind?](<a href=“http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/09/12/case-study-how-could-we-save-this-ridiculously-overloaded-grind/]How”>Case Study: How Could We Save This Ridiculously Overloaded Grind? - Cal Newport) Take a look and I think you’ll get some ideas.</p>