Will this help my application?

Applying to College
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<p>I'm a pretty good student, taking three aps and have an unweighted gpa over 4(4.5 scale). The thing is, the number of ec's i have is quite sparse: model un, orchestra, worked in a lab in the summer, not too many volunteer hours, won 4th in an essay contest in freshman year about how i demosntrate my chinese heritage</p>

<p>the one thing that separates me from my friends is my hobbies: i listen to chinese pop music and go to a chinese summer camp every summer. I dunno if this is going to help me go to college...I feel really passionate about my camp and will probably write about it in my college essay. it's the only really unique thing that i can think of about me seeing as i live in an almost all white town where the people are completely ignorant and sometimes hateful about hte music i listen to</p>

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<p>I doubt listening to a different type of music than everyone else around you is going to be a very compelling reason for colleges to admit you.</p>

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<p>Aye. I agree.</p>

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<p>If you're Chinese by nationality or heritage, perhaps listening to Chinese pop music isn't as unique if you're a Caucasian American. I don't view it as a "hook", but if your essay can show your passion, then more strength to you!</p>