<p>If I'm applying to schools like Wharton, Columbia, and Yale, and I'm just doing normal stuff like Model UN, Mu Alpha Theta, Mock Trial, Newspaper, FBLA, etc, will this count against me? It's not like I can start a business or something. What should I do? I actually like the things I'm doing- I just think colleges won't.</p>
<p>I doubt it would count against you. I’m in MuN, speech and debate, DECA, Key Club, Newspaper, poetry mag, etc. too. It helps if you’ve won awards in these ECs. ie) Model UN outstanding, in committee awards etc. </p>
<p>I honestly think you will be okay. But. . . I’m a junior what do I know. :)</p>
<p>It’s just frustrating seeing thousands of people doing the exact activities that I’m doing…I just don’t know what’s right anymore. I can’t find enough business extracurriculars to pursue. 
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<p>And I’m definitely winning awards like best delegate, leadership positions, etc. but it doesn’t seem right anymore</p>
<p>Well, that’s great. Awards are always helpful. If you talk about any of your ECs in your app. just show that you’re passionate about them I guess?
I know a lot of people who do clubs like DECA and FBLA solely for awards/recognition. Yeah, it’s tough to find business ECs. :\ Haha, sorry I couldn’t give you a definitive answer. I hope someone more knowledgeable comes along. Good luck with your apps! I’m sure you’ll get into a fantastic college! :)</p>
<p>Haha yeah I guess…there’s no definite answer to my question. It’s not like I can fund an NGO to help Darfur or start my own business online (which is totally irrelevant to business anyways, since it’s very superficial and anyone can do it). You’ll get into a fantastic college as well! </p>
<p>It doesn’t matter how common your EC’s are if you are passionate about them and good at them. Sell it. </p>
<p>You are fine. Your ECs will not make you stand out from the crowd like someone who has, for example, started a business. However, your ECs are at least decent and may be quite strong depending on awards, leadership etc. And ECs are still only one of may factors in college admissions.</p>