<p>First post here, should be fun.
Anyway, to delve right into it, I have a massive crush on philosophy. In fact, I will use the P word alot in the following, so apologies in advance.
Anyhow, it started around a year ago that I've been introduced to such a field, and I'm addicted. I've devoured numerous books and movies always with the moral lesson or philosophical message being the most meaningful thing of the piece. I've also been reading alot of 19th century philosophy books (Stirner and Nietzsche being my personal favorite). Ever since I started reading up and researching philosophy in general, I cannot stress how much it changed my life and direction.</p>
<p>I am slightly annoyed at schools for not offering any philosophy classes or anything even remotely related (perhaps psychology, other than that I can't think of any)</p>
<p>So due to this obsession, and noting the profound impact it had on me, I decided to start my own "class". Instead of helping people the conventional way (volunteer work, peace in Africa or whatever kids are doing these days), I've actually started doing public lecturing on basic philosophy at the local library. So far I've been fairly general, and I plan on delving into individual philosophers later. Basically the whole point is, to remedy the lack of philosophy not only in high school but life in general (as it never seems a popular topic) and teach a variety of it to the public in hopes that some will have the life changing experience I have had. I do it without bias and even touch on philosophers I think are completely wrong (though, technically there is no "wrong", merely different perspectives). The purpose is for people to choose for themselves who, to them as an individual, is correct, not what me or anyone else does. To open minds, in short.</p>
<p>So the question? </p>
<p>Basically, I have, as many, fallen for the ivy leagues. The question is: How substantial would this be on an application? For answers, base judgments off of Yale criteria (I doubt I will go there, but I want to, as stupid as this quote is, "shoot for the moon and land amoung the stars", basically judge as harshly real as needed, so to push me to do what I must).
Also , academics in general are fine [4.53 gpa and ACT 33 (SAT unimpressive) and I will retake], volunteered a bunch (100 hrs plus), 10yrs of soccer.
Assume that, other than the above, no other extracurriculars (there are more, but just assume this is it).</p>
<p>Sorry for the superfluous reading, in the end the question is:
How substantial is this obsession and lecturing to an Ivy League? Should it be a side note or the centerpiece?
Any additional advice or criticisms are beyond welcomed, I need both.
Thanks in advance, feel free to ask questions.</p>