<p>I have more substantial extracurriculars now that I have been in college (I am doing great research that could possibly result in publication, I am the founder and president of two community service organizations, and spent the past two summers in India and Africa doing medically related volunteer work as I wish to be a doctor.) What do you think of me including a "brag sheet" (additional information on EC's) with my application? </p>
<p>Dude...you don't just say..."I AM A GREAT PERSON. I AM AMBITIOUS." You have to provide specific examples of yourself in order to correctly "talk about yourself" and that is why ECs obviously come into play.</p>
<p>In my opinion, the personal statement is not the place to talk about EC's unless you are going to talk about how it has impacted you in a major way or relates to why you want to transfer. I definitely aggree with gabew42 - you can't just up and say "I'm a wonderful person". If you are indeed wonderful, it will show in your application. However, I think it is okay to include something that lists your activities and then explains, in depth, what you do in each activity and what it is about (or how it relates to a future career, etc.). There is really nothing wrong with making sure the admissons committee can see the whole picture, but there is something wrong with outright saying "Pick me 'cuz I'm great". Your "brag sheets" are perfectly capable of doing their own bregging!</p>
<p>Well, I'm not sure what personal statements everyone is referring to. I'm referring to the UC one, in which the first question asks you directly to go into detail on your ECs.</p>