<p>I'm currently in my junior year and don't like any of the ECs offered by my school. I do have some pretty weird and unique ECs which I do everyday like cooking,researching,building,inventing,practicing magic tricks, video editing and painting; however, I does these things at home and don't have a formal record of ever doing these activities. </p>
<p>The opportunities for pursuing at least one of these activities outside school near me are completely null.
International competitions don't last a long time and are usually conducted in a very controlled environment which hinders creativity and originality.</p>
<p>MIT claims to have a holistic admissions process but do they consider the fact that there are people like me with unique ECs that have a true passion for these activities but cannot show any formal record or accolade (award) due to the lack of opportunities and other circumstances? </p>
<p>I would really appreciate your help. (and I'm sure others would too)</p>
<p>MIT has an essay (at least this year, but its a very good topic so im sure it will continue) that asks you to list something you do just for fun. this would be your opportunity to let them know the unofficial things you do in your spare time
there is also space where you can add anything else you believe you need</p>
<p>Thanks for the insight. So if I mention the activities which I do for fun and talk about the things I do unofficially, then will I still have to submit an official record of my extra-curricular activities?</p>
<p>You are not required to submit documentation of extracurricular activities. But if you’re really passionate about painting, or video editing, or inventing, you can show MIT the sorts of things you do by submitting an art portfolio, a link to a website, etc.</p>