<p>Okay, So i plan on applying to top schools but my ECs are all kinda generic. Most are clubs or volunteering (although i am president of all). Now, my favorite EC is Tennis. I play every day for hours, i am in a program during fall.. i am on the varsity team. The problem is, i devote most of my time to Tennis (which i love the most!) but i don't have any leadership positions in it. I am not captain of my highschool or the summer league team. Will this EC really be helpful? Cuz i hear ppl say "oh that's just generic stuff, focus on ECs that you are passionate about" .. i am passionate about tennis but i dont have leadership! I know it won't hurt me but will it help me?</p>
<p>You love tennis and play every day for hours - so I'd say you're pretty passionate. It's something that you love and spend a lot of time on, so yes, it would help you. Definitely include/talk about it.</p>
<p>Don't worry too much because you have leadership in all your other ECs (president).</p>
<p>Although you may not have had any leadership positions, you can express your affinity for tennis through your essays. =) Best of luck.</p>
<p>that's what i was thinking. I was thinking about writing about how i play with these old folks every morning at local park.</p>
<p>Im sure that admissions officers recognize the amount of effort that is invested in school sports (approximately 2hrs after school, every day) and will weigh it accordingly.</p>