How do my ECs look?

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<p>I'm a rising junior and have been somewhat concerned about my extracurriculars. I have a few, but they really only encompass two interests. Here's a list.</p>

<p>9th grade:
Summer Music program
Marching band
Pit orchestra
Art classes (outside of school)
Pit orchestra (for the middle school)
Relay for Life (a cancer relay thing that my school hosted)</p>

<p>10th grade:
Marching band
Pit orchestra (for the middle school)
Stage and lighting crew for spring musical
Relay for Life
Tri-M (Music Honors Society)
Thespian Honors Society
Concordia Language Camps - Spanish, 4-week session</p>

<p>In 11th and 12th grade I plan to continue with:
Marching band (section leader my senior year)
Pit orchestra (for the middle school)
Pit orchestra (high school) OR stage/lighting crew.
Relay for Life (if my school continues to host it)
Tri-M (will try for VP my senior year)
Thespian Honors Society
Summer Music program (if I can)
International Thespian Society (I just received a letter of welcome for this... I'm not sure if it's the same thing as Thespian Honors Society, or if I should list it as such)</p>

<p>I also plan on becoming part of NHS and Spanish Honors Society. Maybe Asian club (I'm not Asian). I also plan on trying out for North Jersey Regions band in 11th grade and maybe 12th grade on clarinet. I think I may get a job as a medical dictationist for my mother, which is basically putting their oral dictations onto a Word document. Possibly educational?</p>

<p>Do my ECs look -too- limited? As in, just to music and theater? I'm very much into biology, and plan on majoring in it, but I can't seem to find any ECs that reflect that interest. I attended a Seacamp in Florida (marine biology camp) for two years prior to high school where I got SCUBA certified, and continue to do so whenever I have the chance (about every other winter vacation). Any input on things I should try to get involved in?</p>

<p>(I have a very good school record and plan on applying to good colleges, Barnard being my top choice at the moment)</p>

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<p>I think your EC's look pretty good, actually. I know that the common conception is that the more EC's the better, but if you can show that you were/are really dedicated to one field and excelled in that area, that is just as good (if not better) as joining every club that the school has to offer. And, when it comes to college essay writing, you can really explain your passion for the arts.</p>

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<p>Don't join Asian Club, u have enough ec's, plus there's no need to join more clubs in senior year (although honor society is exception) just dedicate a lot of time to your current ones. And not to mention you are NOT ASIAN and you wouldnt attain leadership. Otherwise, with good GPA and test scores, I think you have an excellent chance at Barnard.</p>

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<p>I disagree. I think joining Asian club as a non-Asian would be kinda cool, actually. As long as you're not doing it purely for "diversity reasons."</p>

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<p>yea but she doesnt need to join another club. It's not necessary. she has plenty of ec's already. she doesn't need more on her plate, and joining clubs senior year doesnt impress adcoms.</p>

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<p>Well, first of all, I'd be joining Asian club my junior year. And I believe non-Asians are a majority in the club. I'd be joining because they support fund raisers that other clubs don't (they did a lot for the tsunami this year, and were the only ones to do so), fund raisers that I'd like to be a part of. I'm also a fanatic for Asian food, and the club hosts probably 10 or 15 buffets a year: something else I'd like to be a part of.</p>

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<p>Also.. would anyone know if Thespian Honors Society and International Thespian Society are two different things or not? After I was inducted to the first one, I was asked a $10 fee to be eligible for the second, and got the letter of welcome in late July.</p>

<p>If they are two different ones, which one is more prestigious? And if they're the same thing, which should I list when asked for my ECs?</p>