<p>Kitten, At selective U’s the #'s just get you past the first cut. Pull up Vandy’s 2017 RD class EC info. They comment on leadership, significant honors, varsity athletic captains, and students that have distinguished fine arts backgrounds. They go so far as to give percentages of students in each area. The take home message is someone in the adcom is looking closely at these EC’s.
IMO a student with a unique passion who excels in any EC is better than the student with minor involvement in 10 clubs or the brianiac with no EC’s in school or the community. It’s also nice to take your EC and use it in a way to make your school, peers, or community better.
Gook luck</p>