MUN vs. RPG?

Applying to College
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<p>So I'm applying to MIT...</p>

<p>My friends have created two new clubs at our school this year: Model United Nations and Role-Play Game Club. I've been involved in role-playing since before 8th grade, and I'm really passionate about it (not in the geeky hack-'n-slash way), but I think MUN might look better on my application. </p>

<p>I already mentioned that I like role-playing in my application, but all the information I've gleaned from MIT admissions tells me to "pursue" my interests. Don't get me wrong, MUN is interesting to me. But I think RPG Club would better show a follow-through, or something like that.</p>

<p>What do you guys think?</p>

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<p>I say you go for the RPG, it shows diversity and activities, and proves that your just not a marth nerd. I recommend you do this.</p>

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<p>This is an interesting situation. PErsonally to me, RPG Club looks very ....eh, useless (its akin to video-game playing club - im sure everyone at MIT already does this, so it adds 0 diversity). Model UN is an offical club with scholastic and self-purpose, which looks more official (because it is) than RPG Club.</p>

<p>I'm personally not sure which one you should put down, as RPG club still does seem interesting, but it doesnt seem to be a 'true' EC because it seems to just translate into club form what one elite school adcom say they would never accept a student who 'plays Dungeon and Dragons all day".</p>

<p>Just my 2 cents</p>

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proves that your not a math nerd

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<p>MIT and Caltech are known for not caring about well-roundedness. I think they want you to excel in math or science.</p>

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<p>How about both?</p>