<p>Ok first off, I'm not a troll. What I am about to say is legit. It is just some people are stereotypical. </p>
<p>For 1 and a half years now, I have practiced and performed pole dancing. I'm advance at it, and have been taking it for awhile now. I have been in one a pole dancing competition and got 7th place out of hundreds of woman that competed. (Who have probably been doing it a lot longer) It is hard work and takes dedication with bruises and injuries. The thing is, should I write this as a EC? Its just some people are stereotypical thinking its for strippers and whores. Its hard work, but I don't want colleges looking down on me for it.</p>
<p>Pole dancing isn’t exactly known for its athletic and artistic qualities yet, but I think it’s definitely a unique attention grabber (as long as you don’t emphasize the dark side lol).</p>
<p>I’d totally add it as an EC if I could pole dance…which would burn peoples’ eyes out of their sockets. 8D</p>
<p>Are you sure guys? I’m not a big risk taker.
& don’t worry, I’m applying to schools in Miami and South Florida. I think Miami wouldn’t mind, but still.</p>
<p>An essay sounds like a good idea, but having it without an essay is very risky. Especially because of the negative connotation associated with “pole dancing”</p>
<p>Exactly. I hate how it is so negative. I think in the essay I will put the injuries and pain going along with it, and actually a personal experience where people judged me. What is a good start do you think for the essay?</p>
<p>that’s so cool!! It’s such an interesting EC!!! I have a bit of an unknown extracurricular myself and plan on writing my common application essay on it to help the selection committee understand it better as well as to show that it’s much different than the stereotype of it </p>
<p>I think you definitely need to write an essay on it. Attempt to explain the practice and dedication that go into the sport, and also maybe try to include an anecdote about a time when someone stereotyped you for doing pole dancing. </p>
<p>I personally think it’s extremely unique and after watching it on America’s got Talent, I truly see it as an artform. Good luck in applying to colleges.</p>
<p>thank you! Yes, the dude on Americas got talent is very good. But look up some of the top pole dancers in the world on youtube, you will be amazed. Especially Felix. I’m curious, what is your unknown extracurricular?</p>
<p>Essays are more about HOW you write than WHAT (topic) you write about. Make sure you convey WHO you are and, most importantly, make sure the spelling and sentence structure is grammatically correct.</p>
<p>Im a competitive jump roper. And I’m also a 6’4 white male. Haha. The two don’t really go together, but I like that. Everyone always just pictures little girls doing jump rope. In fact, my teammates are on Americas got Talent as the jump rope group. The Summerwind Skippers.</p>
<p>And Jshain is correct about the essay. It really about showing yourself and also being a good writer. But personally, I think the admission committe will remember a well written essay about a pole dancer. It’s unique and makes you stand out.</p>
<p>They are the older kids/coaches on our team so they kinda get seniority for going on the show. Plus, I’d rather focus on my schools studie and the winner gets a year long show in vegas, which would be pretty detrimental to my applying for colleges if I couldn’t attend schools.</p>
<p>Haha, my dream job is to be a WWE/TNA wrestler. That means on the road 300+ days a year, making more $ than I can imagine. Doesn’t the winner get a 1 million dollar show also? Haha set for life :p</p>
<p>When Cirque du Soleil does it, no one thinks it’s dirty!</p>
<p>Nevertheless, I’d exercise a LOT of caution. Really try to suss out the vibe of the schools you are applying to, run the idea by your counselor and/or another trusted adult who knows something about the college admissions process, and make sure that the essay (if you go that route) focuses on some aspect of the sport, or experience you’ve had while competing and training, that reveals your character in a good way.</p>
<p>My opinion on “risky” ECs is: if this is who you are, then tell the school about it. You want to find a school where you will flourish. A school that would reject you because of who you are – is probably not a school where you will find your place.</p>