Are These Decent EC's?

EllieMom
Mon, 03 Jul 2017 00:26:02 +0000

Would state ranking for choir count? We got a Division I/Superior ranking for the IHSA choir competitions.

@sliverglacex4 Sure, that shows involvement in an EC at a somewhat higher level. Being part of an excellent ensemble is better than being part of a mediocre one. Are you in Illinois? (We are, too.) There are other opportunities for participating in interscholastic competitions here. Looking at your ECs, for example, made me remember that my daughter was in some kind of journalism/writing competition her senior year—she even placed in sectionals for “infographics.” (It wasn’t a big deal, but it was an interesting way to spend a Saturday.) Taking advantage of opportunities like that, in activities that are fun and fulfilling for you, shows that you do more than just show up for a meeting every other week or so.

The thing is that you want your ECs to help tell the story of who you are. If you’re involved in ECs that excite you and you seek out ways to make the things that you do outside of the classroom meaningful, you have a more coherent message to communicate to admissions committees.