<p>Why does it seem like you need to excel at extracurriculars just to put them on the transcript? What if you just enjoy the extracurricular so much that it is a major part of your life? e.x. I am in Track and Field, and I haven't climbed out of JV. I am not a good athlete. However, I enjoyed the social aspect of it. That's why I kept doing it. Would it therefore be a strong extracurricular?</p>
<p>Yes. Unless you’re being athletically recruited, colleges don’t care what level you’re competing at in sports.</p>
<p>You don’t have to excel at sports- it’s more about the commitment, over time. And everyone understands that sports usually demand many hours out of your week and the ability/willingness to meet standards and expectations. </p>
<p>We don’t usually use the word “excel” with other ECs. It’s about your ability to identify legit uses of your time, commit, hold responsibilities and have some impact.</p>
<p>What constitutes a “good” extracurricular, and how many should you have?</p>
<p>There’s no such thing as a good extracurricular. There are some things which are excellent extracurriculars; maybe you cured cancer, or interned for the President, or something like that. Beyond that, it doesn’t matter at all what the extracurriculars are, or how many of them you have. </p>
<p>ECs are only important to the extent that they demonstrate you’re committed to or passionate about things other than academic work.</p>