<p>hi,</p>
<p>I've been doing different types of Indian dance for over 10 years now. I've done everything from modern to classical. I'm part of a dance team that over the last 5 years has won many, many state awards and has gotten lots of recognition. Does this count as a substantial EC?</p>
<p>obviously, why would it not?</p>
<p>what do you consider "substantial"?</p>
<p>Yes. (10 chars)</p>
<p>is it as important as science olympiad (many medals at state level), marching band (officer 11th and 12th), and I'm a USABO semi finalist. I'm just wondering if it's worth putting on my app.</p>
<p>Of course it's worth a spot on your app.</p>
<p>ahhh...there's not enough room on the common app</p>
<p>how much would it actually help? how do you think an adcom would view my dance activities?</p>
<p>You've got lots of recognition, you say. That's gotta be good, right?</p>
<p>my team though...and they're indian organizations that we were recognized by, not like by the state or w/e.</p>
<p>what are your other activities?</p>
<p>I think the decision should be made by you. If this is more significant and more likely to impress the adcoms than some other EC of your's, then I say lay it down.</p>
<p>You're crazy not to include it ... send the schools you're applying to a separate resume, they won't mind. Seriously, not including it would be the epitome of dumb.</p>
<p>I second that. Science olympiad and marching band are fairly common (though still worth listing). Indian dance is a VERY unique activity, mespecially if you have been recognized with awards or honors. List it first on your app :)</p>
<p>Of course it counts as an EC. It's a pretty good one at that...</p>