<p>Sheldon, from what you’ve described I think you would qualify as “well-lopsided.” You have explored a wide range of interests, contributed significantly to many, and excelled beyond your school’s boundaries in one. You don’t have to have pursued a single passion obsessively to the exclusion of all others; in fact, those who seem to have done so may find themselves handling interview questions like, “Oh gee, you’re not one of those one-dimensional science kids, are you?”</p>
<p>Being “well-lopsided” worked well for geek_son. He wasn’t interested in the Ivies; he applied and was admitted ED to his first-choice (very selective) Tier 1 LAC. His resume includes all kinds of stuff, but his application spoke loud and clear about what kind of person he is. (Edit: Obviously he had the test scores, GPA, and class rigor to get in as well; ECs alone don’t get most people into highly selective colleges.)</p>
<p>That hints at my suggestion: There is one common thread among your ECs; that, of course, is you. And coincidentally, that’s what Admissions folks are trying to find out about when they read your application. When you write essays, write about who you are and what makes you tick. Use anecdotes from your ECs/academics/life as examples that show who you are.</p>