soo how much do these ECs suck?

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<p>i've been reading on here and some kids have ridiculous extra curriculars, which basically makes me feel like i won't get into college. i'm a good student at a competitive high school, probably in the top 10 if not 15%, but compared to some kids on here it seems like i do nothing. so could you please tell me if these ECs are completely terrible? i am a rising junior.
thanks!</p>

<p>freshman year:
volleyball
basketball
softball (2 teams, captain of one)
altar serve 2x a month
regular babysitting job</p>

<p>sophomore year:
volleyball
softball (2 teams)
NHS
altar serve 2x a week
helping out w/ special needs kids playing basketball, baseball, etc)
a few other one-time volunteer events</p>

<p>sooo..?</p>

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<p>Not bad at all, though some clubs and captainships would do you good. Consistent volunteering would help too. </p>

<p>Some people are just sports oriented. Just get some leadership and you should be great.</p>

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<p>Depends on the colleges you’re applying to. Altar serving won’t impress Ivies lo. =p</p>

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<p>Try to get some leadership or club positions. More service hours would be great as well.</p>

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<p>They do not suck.</p>

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<p>Agree with Puggly. You’re a rising Junior…you’ve got plenty of time to work on ECs and stand out.</p>

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<p>OP: Go buy Cal Newport’s new book titled “How to be a High School Superstar (How to Stand Out Without Burning Out)” It will change the way you look at extra curriculars. It’s amazing.</p>

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<p>Nah, they don’t suck, CC just has a way of making you feel like a complete idiot. Although I’m now starting to suspect that some people heavily inflate their scores just to have bragging rights… lol
Chance me please? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/974360-chance-uc-colleges-special-case.html#post1065374697[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/974360-chance-uc-colleges-special-case.html#post1065374697&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>honestly theyre ok. but it doesnt seem like youre really dedicated to any one of them. my frosh and soph ecs were ok but jr yr i really blossomed and accomplished some great stuff and got really involved and now i have great stuff to talk about in my essays. just decide what you like the best and find a way to make that unique.</p>