How do my EC’s look? Do they display passion, and more importantly, do they seem genuine? I really am deeply invested in what I do.
I am a rising high school senior.
Singer in high-regarded choral group (have traveled internationally, performed for the president, etc.) – Section leader 9-10 (7-12)
Varsity Tennis (9-12), Captain since 10th grade
Tutoring Program (10-12)
Student representative (9)
Co-Leader of one of 4 school “houses” (11)
Ping Pong Club (Co-founder, 11-12)
History Teaching Assistant (11)
Summer work:
Worked at a tennis club teaching tennis and lifeguarding (9-12)
Volunteered at an inner-city tennis program (11)
Completed a independent research project investigating the power of music in bringing people together in areas of conflict. I interviewed several prominent leaders and conducted historical and current research. Presented a PowerPoint presentation in a university lecture hall and plan to write a paper. My passion for this topic was sparked by the chorus I participate in today. (Summer 10+11)
Disability work:
Assistant leader of a group at school that works with disabled youth (10-12, assist. leader 11-12)
Work with a disabled child in a one-on-one relationship at my church (10-12)
Volunteer for one week each summer at a camp that helps families with disabilities through recreation and education (9-12)
More important for me that ever is that my EC’s don’t look superficial. A lot of the posters on this website try to craft their resume directly to the application. That’s not what I did and I hope it doesn’t come across that way.