<p>Hey so I just found this great volunteer organization in the city area that has to do with marine science. I've been involved with marine science in school (academically) but only found out about this organization this senior (12th grade).</p>
<p>I really would like to join this organization...but will colleges automatically look upon it because I started it this year?</p>
<p>Will they AUTOMATICALLY assume I'm resume-padding, even though this opportunity fits my application (related to some of my other activities)?</p>
<p>HELP?!</p>
<p>oh btw, this volunteer thing is 8hr/wk, 6 month minimum* (requirement from the organization), so its a large commitment.</p>
<p>Personally, I’d do it, but just for fun. Don’t include it on resumes. </p>
<p>If you must, mention it breifly as part of your “passion for marine studies” and how you wre so excited when you found out there was such a club and were able to participate in it.</p>
<p>If its something that you want to do, and the opportunity just started up, then do it. Besides, if you’re really passionate about it and it pertains to your major, if you have any college interviews that might be one of the things you want them to ask you about.</p>
<p>Most colleges don’t factor ECs into admission. At most, they factor ECs into merit aid consideration. The few colleges that do factor ECs into admission – places like HPYS with overabundances of high stat applicants – care more about what you accomplished in your EC than what year you decided to pursue it. Consequently, if you’re interested in that EC, then pursue it. If you’re only trying to do it to impress colleges, then don’t bother.</p>