<p>So I drum a lot. I wouldn't say it's my die-hard passion in life, but right now it's the closest thing to it. I'm definitely trying to build a strong extracurricular resume by drumming, because that's what you're supposed to do, right? Your ec's should be you doing what you love? I'm pretty sure i've been the drummer/percussionist for just about every musical event at the high school, (i'm in concert and jazz band, help out in orchestra and choir concerts, play in the annual school musical every year), and outside of school I'm in a jazz big band that plays in multiple jazz festivals every year, and drum for my local Chinese school orchestra as community service, since i don't even go to Chinese school. (we play during international/chinese celebrations). I also started with some friends a smaller jazz combo, and we play paid gigs around the city, and volunteer once or twice a month to play at the local homeless shelter for a few hours. My question is: is this enough? I'm aiming for some pretty nice schools (UCLA, USC, Stanford?) and I just feel like I'm not doing enough. I see all these presidents of clubs who never actually do much of anything, and a student government just handing each other prestigious sounding positions without putting any actual effort into improving the school. Should I be going for nice sounding leadership positions or should I just be sticking to what I love doing? Any advice will probably help, thanks guys :)</p>
<p>Yes, that is one of the best EC’s I have ever seen on here. It’s one thing that you clearly spend a lot of time at and enjoy.</p>
<p>It’s 100x better than the standard you see on here:
President of Key Club
VP of MUN
Greenpeace club
Varsity tennis
Student government
Blah, blah blah…</p>
<p>if i see one more unfocused list of random clubs (especially key club!!) for ECs im gonna go insane hahaha. these ECs show passion and dedication more than the other ones on here, so make sure to emphasize this on your applications</p>
<p>Thanks a lot guys, that’s such a relief to hear!</p>