<p>Hey CC,</p>
<p>I was wondering what can be considered extra curriculars. I snowboard and wakeboard, and am pretty passionate about them. I haven't won any awards, and I am no all-star, but I love to do them (quite often).</p>
<p>So my question is. Are these considered ECs? I have pretty good grades, and don't want the admissions people to stereotype me. Should I include them, or not?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Very few colleges factor ECs into admission. The few that do – places like HPYS – are looking for students who’ll contribute to creating an active and diverse student body. This means they particularly are interested in students with a track record of doing well in things that involve other people – such as club sports, etc.</p>
<p>Certainly list your boarding activities on your application, but don’t expect them to count much for admissions.</p>
<p>Woohoo. thanks!!</p>
<p>I was stressing over ECs, because I thought they were ultra important (and I have very little lol).</p>
<p>If ECs aren’t very important, what is? just GPA and test scores mostly?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>GPA is the most important part of your college app. Test scores, and state of residence (for public schools) also are important. Of course, one has to have taken the curriculum that colleges require.</p>
<p>Dude, I’m in the same boat as you, I’ve been cut from 3 sports and Chamber Choir twice, lol.</p>
<p>According to my friend:</p>
<p>Grades and standardized testing seem to have far more importance than extra curricular. Colleges seem to only consider extra curricular if you are either Michael Phelps, or when there is a “tie breaker” (two people have test scores and GPA about the same).</p>
<p>I can tell you are very passionate about snowboarding and wakeboard, and seem to be doing it a long time. Colleges seem to like “consistency” and “passionate” so mention them</p>
<p>Hope that helps.</p>