How are my extracurriculars?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgetown University
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<p>I am very worried about my extracurriculars because i feel they are not on par with other american applicants since i will be regarded as one during the admission process (im a US citizen). The fact that i am a female living in Saudi Arabia has seriously hindered my chances of doing activities out of school since most aren't offered to students (but if they are, males will be given the upper hand - discrimination,i know but what can i do?).Plus i go to a british school so therefore we don't have that many clubs to choose from as american schools seem to have A LOT!!! </p>

<p>Will universities take this all into consideration when looking at my applications? </p>

<p>My extracurriculars are as follow:</p>

<p>(The clubs at my school such as MUN, art club, charity club etc don't have vice presidents/presidents etc. If you want a leadership role their are certain positions you can apply for such as prefect, head girl etc) </p>

<p>• 3-4 year Basketball
• 3 Years Senior prefect (Highest leadership role offered to students in grade 9-11)
• MUN (1-2 Years) – Went to conference in Greece
• Head Girl/Deputy Head Girl - highest leadership role offered in the entire school (only 12th graders can apply though)
• 150+ Volunteering – doing administrative work at a disabled centre as well as doing activities with the kids such as cooking/horse riding, volunteering at my school library
• Work Experience (IDB – a bank) – since I plan to major in finance
• Head of house - grammar school (major leadership role)
• Co-founder of charity club
• Jeddonian- my school year book (Editor )
• Art Competition (5th Place regional competition)</p>

<p>I am interested in apply EA to either SFS or McDonoough. </p>

<p>Do you guys think my extracurricular activities will suffice?</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t be too worried. What you’ve done so far is impressive, especially given your situation.</p>

<p>If you feel strongly about women’s rights, you could talk about it in one of your essays and discuss how the treatment of women in your country has affected you.</p>

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<p>Thank you for the essay idea and for the advice.</p>

<p>Do you think these extracurriculars are much less impressive?</p>

<p>-• 3-4 year Basketball (SAIKAC - national/regional competition)
• 2 Years Senior Prefect
• National Honor Society (Will try for Leadership role)
• Newspaper (Editor in Chief)
• 150+ Volunteering - doing administrative work at a disabled centre as well as doing activities with the kids such as cooking/horse riding, volunteering at my school library
• Work Experience (IDB) - a local bank
• Internship
• Art Competition (5th Place regional competition)</p>