<p>I've recently discovered that I'm in love with writing and filmmaking. I've always loved them, but I didn't really realize that I could pursue them...</p>
<p>The point is this summer I've won a 1/2 tuition merit scholarship to attend a UArts program in filmmaking, and another 1/2 tution grant to attend the UVa young writers workshop. I'm going to take Saturday classes in filmmaking at UArts next year (11th grade) on same scholarship, and I've started a writing workshop at my school for which I've also applied for and received a grant. I'll pursue other related activities (because, of course, I absolutely adore writing and films) but I'm worried that adcoms will see that I only fully took up these ECs at the end of 10th grade/the beginning of 11th. Is there any way I can show/demonstrate/tell them that I'm genuine?</p>
<p>Oh, and I’m looking into organizing a film festival to screen the work of young women filmmakers (as the industry lacks them…) and I’ll probably try to get my own work screened at some film festival somewhere…and my stories published…None of these honors do I in any way expect; I can only hope.</p>
<p>BTW, I do other things, but these are the ones I might want to do for the rest of my life.</p>
<p>most kids don’t discover their passions in middle school and before. You will be fine. congratulations on finding and pursuing something you love. Best wishes for you acceptances</p>
<p>No, you shouldn’t worry (easier said than done, I know =)</p>
<p>I don’t think you would need to address it in your essays in the sense of justifying that you are not just using the activities to pad your resume; you probably will end up writing about it though simply because it is your passion, and you’ll be able to write about it in the essay topics (hm..does that make sense?)</p>
<p>I guess what I’m trying to say is that the fact that you have extensive work in the area (i.e. scholarships to attend workshops, taking courses, etc.) will show that you are truly passionate about the area, and that it is an area of interest for you. Someone who is trying to pad their resume would probably just be involved in the bare minimum; someone who is interested would be taking advantage of all the opportunities they can.</p>