<p>Let's say, i have a great passion for something unrelated to engineering science while I am applying for an engineering division of a particular school (cornell, cmu etc) since i have super high marks and heavy curriculum on science courses. Will the ao think that "oh this kid does not show too much passion for engineering, maybe the college is a better place for him, so give a rejection." ???? Worrying......</p>
<p>My son was in the same situation as you are. He applied to engineering and had 4.0 uw gpa in all courses, including AP levels of science and math. He has taken many extracurricular science classes and an engineering apprenticeship. His passion, however, is music. He is an accomplished musician and studies theory privately. He got into all schools he applied to in engineering, including cmu. (He did not accept a place on the wait list at cornell, though, so who knows how that would have turned out. I was sort of suprised that he was waitlisted there).</p>
<p>What is your passion csfo? Whatever it is, is bound to make you a more interesting person!</p>
<p>From what I've read, at many places, it will help. Google info about MIT's admission as the director has been quoted widely on looking for students with various interests.</p>
<p>Northwestern has a special double major for engineering and music--I think the old idea of engineers only being good at science is changing. Many are good at languages and other subjects. too</p>
<p>wanted to write what Northstarmom said, but she beat me to it! Showing outside interests is <em>exactly</em> what they're looking for.</p>