<p>ok, so i've got a question for all you fine people. :)</p>
<p>i've heard talk on these forums about how important ECs are to selective colleges because they show that you are passionate about something and that (hopefully) you are willing to do something more than others are willing to do.</p>
<p>so, suppose one said on their app that their passion was writing, and that they had written a decent length (200 pgs or so, maybe a bit more or less) book, but it's not published. now i would assume that it would be better if it were published, but would just having written one count for a lot, because it shows that you are passionate about writing and put a lot of work into it? it seems to me that it should count for a lot (although maybe not for as much as if you have a published book) but many posts on these forums have made me think that it's possible that it wouldn't count for much at all.</p>
<p>anyway, i figured i might as well register and ask you guys.</p>
<p>well, it not being published could make it look like a load of crap to adcoms..
however, why don't you write a bit about why you decided to write it, the plop/char/genre, and then pull an except or two out...</p>
<p>i think it could help. You have to find a way to work it into your application through an essay or teacher rec or counselor rec though. You cant just list it on a resume.</p>
<p>I pretty much agree with what the others said, as well as your first notion about the passion of it. </p>
<p>It also depends on the school; e.g. the Ivies would probably be more concerned about it not being published, whereas LACs would be more likely to appreciate your passion for it despite the non-published status. Just what I would guess; I could be wrong.</p>