<p>See, I have 5 things I'm in. But 5 is too much imo. </p>
<p>But then again, I'm not in a thousand clubs and do nothing. I have some depth. Random awards here and there in all. </p>
<p>I have 2 I'm sure qualify as "depth", but to what point do I "not include" the rest (3) as my ECs? Because they aren't "deep enough" despite the random awards and positions? </p>
<p>In addition to the 2 I have: </p>
<p>Quiz Team - Regional 2nd place Division A (in a competition important in our region), secretary in junior year, various KMO with good standings. </p>
<p>Community Service - I have lots of hours, i can get good recommendations here (to not appear as some automaton), have written a blog extensively about this, and president in junior - senior year (1 year) </p>
<p>Music - in regional Band (in an organization important in our region), Tri-M honor society (some hours), went to the southeast honor band festival, and AMIS in my junior year.</p>
<p>I'm not in the states, and don't have access to a lot of things... so "in an organization important in our region" college admins will know about that? </p>
<p>Is this "depth" or "breadth"? What would you do to appear "stronger" in ECs?</p>
<p>blah i really think this is breadth… 
shucks.</p>
<p>AND to the point where you are perceived as a student with no focused interests… is it better in this case to just cut off the weakest few? (What are these weakest few?)</p>
<p>Depth would be portrayed by consistent membership, leadership positions, awards, etc. I think anywhere between 3 and 6 clubs is good enough (that is, active weekly participation is limited to no more than 6 organizations, any more and you’re in danger of spreading yourself too thin).</p>
<p>Example of depth is… Track team/cross country team/volunteer to hand out water in summer races for cancer or whatever/ address envelopes for the state games/ etc. Every year</p>
<p>It’s a few different things but it’s obvious you like being involved with running</p>
<p>Depth is succeeding at a high level in one particular activity, attaining awards and moving up in the leadership ranks. Example</p>
<p>Science Olympiad
9th: Member, 5th place county
10th: Treasurer, 3rd place county and 10th place state
11th: VP, 2nd place county and 6th place state
12th: Presdient, 1st place county and 3rd place state</p>
<p>What aluminum boat is demonstrating is passion for something conveyed by involvement in several related activies. I wouldn’t call that depth in one particular EC, but it’s a plus on the application.</p>
<p>so would the above (5 organizations and things i did in 3) be considered depth?</p>
<p>the blog thing could be very cool to write about for your essay!!!</p>