<p>I'm an international student and there are not many choices of activities over here. I try my best to do the most by what's provided, but it's uncomparable to kids in US who have infinite chances of extra curriculars. My school's so freakn small it doesn't even rank. And it's the best American school I can find here.
With what I've got in my school, I'm pres. art club, pres. film club, NHS member, MUN delegate, teach violin, play piano, won top artist award, directed some huge mural project, won several logo design, straight honor rolls, do charity, habitat for humanity in other countries... AND THAT'S IT. It's not like I can get do something outside school or anything like that. There's absolutely nothing i can do here, not even contests, and it's really ****ing me off. My grades are pretty good and I want to apply for Ivys but even if I do well on the SATs, my extra curriculars are pitiful compared to other students in other countries. Will the college consider the circumstances I'm in, or will they not even bother to look at me once i send my applications?? plz i need help....</p>
<p>thats cool it doesnt rak. lots of HS's in US mailand dont rank- like mine.
play sports what country doesnt have sports, volunteer, look online there are many opertunites</p>
<p>Jonelle- Coming from me, a student in a very academic American prep school, I do not think your extracurriculars look bad at all. It is most imporatant to show some variety but mainly dedication on your ECs. Keep at these activities, and be sure to highlight the most important ones to you on your applications. After all, there really is not pages and pages of room to fil with ECs on the applications, and your good grades and good SAT scores will carry you much farther than mostly any ECs. It is unlikely that they will put you on a lower rank due to ECs that are lacking a tiny bit, especially if it is out of control, as in your situation where you do what is offerred. Hope that helps.</p>
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I'm pres. art club, pres. film club, NHS member, MUN delegate, teach violin, play piano, won top artist award, directed some huge mural project, won several logo design, straight honor rolls, do charity, habitat for humanity in other countries... AND THAT'S IT.
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Compare that to "normal" international students who do not go to an American school. Most schools abroad do not even have clubs. What are those kids supposed to do?
Btw, when I first read your post I thought "another troll", and I am still not sure what to think...</p>
<p>Dude, I feel for you. Those ECs are horrible. Seems to me you're just being lazy.</p>
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