Hi! So I’m a sophomore right now and I’m currently in 2 extracurriculars, choir and theater special effects. I want to take more clubs that fit into my interest next year but I’m worried that it’ll just look like filler for college apps. I wanna take Jazz Lab in junior year; this is understandable, because I’ve been involved with many musical activities in the past, but what’s worrying me is my interest for the badminton club (I wanted to join this year but didn’t know how). I’ve never played any other school sports, but outside of school I’ve been playing badminton for fun, which isn’t something I considered putting on my application. Will this seem like filler? Thanks!
It might look like filler, but there’s nothing wrong with that as long as you’re actually committed. There’s a difference between putting a club down on an app that you never went to and what you’re describing. Just make sure you explain your interest when you put it in the activities section of your app.