<p>I heard colleges like passion and focus in like a particular area of study. But what about being well-rounded? I really like both humanities + math (science, not so much) so my ECs are spread out (History Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Art club, math/essay competitions, etc..) Would colleges rather see focus then well roundedness? And I realized that there are not much ECs to do for humanities. Most programs and scholarships are mostly for math and science. Does anyone know any competitions for humanities?</p>
<p>Model UN, Model Congress, Model Parliament, Speech, Debate, etc. :)</p>
<p>Btw, if you like humanities and math you should look at studying econ. It's fun like that.</p>
<p>Whatever you like</p>
<p>Yes, colleges like to see passion. But they like to see your passion, not the activities that you think they'll like. </p>
<p>Bottom line - do the activities that you want to do. In those, you'll excel (or at least have fun), become a more interesting person, and enjoy your high school years. Don't do an activity just because you think it'll "look good."</p>
<p>cowgirl, thanks.. And how did you know? I am going to major in Econ. :D</p>
<p>Chedva,
But would colleges see these random activities as my passion? Even if they truly are? Would I have to point out that these activities are my passion or would colleges just recognize it?</p>
<p>I am doing the activities I am doing now because I enjoy them. But wouldn't the colleges see it as resume padding since I don't have a focus on a particular subject?</p>
<p>^That's what your essay is for.</p>
<p>In the Additional Info section of your application, can you categorize the activities, rather than listing them in chronological order? For example:
Science:
Activity 1
Activity 2
Debate:
Activity 3
Activity 4
Math:
Activity 5</p>
<p>My d did this for her dance, theater and teaching activities. That clarified that she had a number of passions.</p>