Strengthening ECs

Applying to College
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<p>I'm shooting for top schools, and I wanted to know how you guys think I could make my ECs a bit stronger (I'm a junior right now). </p>

<p>-MUN last year and this year (mostly just attendance; might not mention this unless I get awards or something)
-Literary magazine for the third year now, was president last year, and thinking of starting a service project that ties into it this year
-NHS
-Was in school play last year and doing backstage work this year
-Badminton for third year now</p>

<p>-A few regional Scholastic Art & Writing awards (entering again this year)
-I run a book review blog and have received books for review from publishers
-I know five languages </p>

<p>Thanks in advance and don't hesitate to leave a link for me to respond on in return if you like :) </p>

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<p>They key to ECs is that participation wont impress adcoms…accomplishment does. Is the comment about languages for real ? Can you really speak 5 languages ? Thats unusual for someone your age and you could work that if you can prove your proficiency, and possibly do service to people of those cultures. </p>

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<p>Find some place to do some more service</p>

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<p>Yeah, I really do (Spanish, French, Japanese, Urdu, and Arabic). Do you have any suggestions as to what I can do?</p>

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<p>Volunteer abroad. Typically the only cost is airfare plus a small fee. If that is a problem, look for ways to get sponsorship from local organizations. </p>