<p>I'm applying for colleges now. I'm relatively satisfied with my academic standing and standardized test scores. I'm now working on my extracurriculars, which aren't very strong.
I wanted to do a number of things this fall, but I'm worried that these activities will seem "rushed" to colleges. I keep hearing that colleges like commitment and dedication, or work that you have done for years. I wanted to start a club and do an independent community project these coming days/weeks.
Will colleges not look at these activities favorably because I did them now, as a senior?</p>
<p>Colleges do put huge emphasis on commitment. Even though it may look rushed, it’s still better than nothing. Have you participated in any clubs in your school? Even if you were not officer, you can still say that you were a member. Can you think of any activities that you participated? Youth group counts too. It doesn’t have to be something huge! </p>
<p>But again, starting it now will be better than nothing at all.</p>
<p>No. Most colleges have deadlines in early January for early decision. There’s still time! Don’t waste it.</p>
<p>^Probably means regular decision :)</p>
<p>I agree though, it’s never too late to discover something new you’d like to do. And even if they don’t “favorably” look upon it, at least you’ll have the experience.</p>
<p>@retrorocket</p>
<p>Yes, I meant regular decision. Silly me.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply!
I want to apply for Yale Early Action though, and that deadline in Nov. 1. Ugh. Should I do EA or do RD?</p>