Will I be able to get into a college?

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<p>Okay, so I'm about to be a senior, and as any other person I'm worried about getting into college. The thing is that I've got okay grades: A's, B's, and a few C's from freshman-junior year. I don't have really any extra curricular activities because every night I had to ride the bus home and babysit my two younger siblings until nearly six thirty if not later. By then all clubs and stuff at my school are done with their meetings.
I have a couple volunteer jobs I've done, but they are very few: I've done a stream team, and bike raffle, both ran by the police station my dad works at that I've gone down and volunteered for so I could at least have something! Both of these I spent half the time working, half the time making sure my siblings weren't getting into trouble and were safe.
Now, my parents hours have changed, so I will have a bit more free time to do things. I still have to babysit after school, but not as long and not on the weekends anymore. So maybe I could do something this year? But, I'm pretty sure it wouldn't help because college applications are sent out during first semester of senior year.</p>

<p>My point from all this is that I don't have any extra curricular activities and only two volunteer things, and practically no accomplishments because I've been babysitting my younger siblings every single day since I was eleven.</p>

<p>So my question is: Will I be able to get into a college with okay grades and zero extra curricular activities?
My parents think I will, but I've lost sleep over this!!!</p>

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<p>Theres plenty of schools that don’t care one bit about ECs. Some off the top of my head are: University of Maryland (College Park), East Carolina, and I don’t believe Florida State does either.</p>

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<p>Hi~
My take…You have taken advantage of the time you had available to volunteer, and more importantly you have made a difference in your siblings lives. You have nothing to be ashamed of, for this shows adcoms your ability to assume adult responsibilities. Speak to that in your essays, for they are what make you unique, and may actually prove to be a positive spin on your life and why you are a good candidate for their school.
This year, when you have more time for other types of volunteer work you can explore your other interests.
G’Luck! APOL-a Mom</p>

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<p>Even colleges that care about ECs “count” things like jobs and family obligations. Admissions committees realize that not everybody has total freedom to join clubs, do volunteer work, and so forth. You might want to discuss your care of your siblings in one of your essays, especially if you can make it sound like you’ve learned something, or if it is in any way related to your career goals.</p>

<p>At any rate, your grades and test scores are far more critical than your ECs.</p>

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<p>Which schools are you considering?</p>

<p>You certainly can get into college, but it depends on which ones you’re applying to.</p>