| I agree with the statement about an EC that is somewhat obscure. If you can demonstrate that you are passionate about something that is truly unique, then I think that makes you stand out. For example, I'm involved in an outdoor GPS treasure-hunting activity known as geocaching, and I've located over 100 caches to date. I'm thinking of writing my Common App essay about this, because it's a really unique activity. Granted, one can't win awards at it, but it is something that I truly enjoy and that I've given a great deal of time to. |