| Oh, my. If I'd seen that list of ECs before I'd applied, I would have had a breakdown. I've worked hard for four years of high school - VERY hard. I've been involved in several activities that I love, and that I put a lot of time into. However, none of them come close to the level you suggest. Oh, I won a writing award? Sorry kid, you can't be a talented or motivated writer unless you were published in a prominent magazine or newspaper ...
I'm not saying I was at all an outstanding applicant, but I got into an Ivy and several prestigious LACs with my record, and academics were probably my biggest weakness. Obviously they found it sufficient that I dedicated my hours to preparing a case for Mock Trial and a presentation for Fed Challenge. Honestly, don't scare people. I haven't met anyone who's done anything at that level yet who is going to school with me. Let's not get carried away. |