Help! I like business but my ECs and transcript don't show it!

College Majors Business Major
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<p>Hey, so I’m a prospective business major (I’m a high school sophomore), and I’m really interested in finance and accounting. I am completely certain with wanting to major in the field, and I come from a family of entrepreneurs and accountants (3 generations, leggo!). Besides that, I took some free online MOOCs on finance and business economics, and have maintained a mildly successful business, selling different soaps, jewelry and other things that my sister makes, and am in charge of my church’s gift shop. I’m self studying pre-calculus and plan on taking AP Calculus BC next year, and Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations in senior year, as well as AP Statistics somewhere there. I’m also self studying AP Macroeconomics, and intend to self study Microeconomics and Computer Science in later years.</p>

<p>Despite all this, I’m worried that my ECs and transcript won’t convey this interest in business to the adcom at competitive business schools (Wharton, McIntire, Olin, for example), despite all the extra stuff I’ve done. My school doesn’t offer any business courses (we do have economics and investments senior year, but it’s senior year and only two classes) or clubs, and it’s too small (500 students, 7-12) to create and sustain one. It’s very liberal arts-y and humanities focused instead, and being a scholarship student, I’ve taken advantage of these opportunities and am focused on Latin and creative writing (National Latin Exam, editor of newspaper and literary magazine, vice president of Model UN etc.). I understand that most business schools look for general leadership, but I’m afraid that they won’t accept me for not participating in the big business related activities since business is a narrow field and passion has to be appropriately demonstrated, like the Fed Challenge, or DECA/FBLA and I may appear like a classics or English major to them. Any thoughts?</p>

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<p>Owning your own business is a great EC for your major - keeping building it. I would recommend taking the economics classes at school if they fit in your schedule. You could also try taking some business classes at your local community college if possible. Another option is to start a business related club at your school. That shows your interest and also shows leadership.</p>

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<p>@JCCsMom Oh great, fast response! I was originally planning on taking the two economics classes in school, and I’ll look into business courses at community colleges too.</p>

<p>My school is tiny, and the amount of people interested in business is virtually nonexistent. The school is more of a “have a solid foundation in the liberal arts” and most extracurriculars are based on classes we take and the arts and sports. I could try, but I sincerely think it won’t be a successful venture. I would probably have more luck with a Doctor Who club.</p>

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<p>bump, any help would be appreciated!</p>