Art as an EC for non-art major??

christalena2
Sun, 21 Jan 2007 15:40:33 +0000

I am going to major in business and have taken photography classes for three years…a total of 5 classes involving photography. Three of them were wet lab phtoography and the other two are photojournalism classes, where I take pictures at school events, classrooms, and sports. I think it really added another dimension to my application. I didn’t apply to any ivy schools, but I got into the Honors College at my school, and my academic grades aren’t absolutely wonderful. I think it really shows that your D doesn’t spend her entire life revolving around school and work. Plus, it’s a different type of EC that most other students have (like orchestra, piano, chorus).

For the Honors App, it said to list 10 activities you are involved in or any awards you have received. I listed my volunteering and academic involvements, but I also listed my last three as the awards I’ve gotten and my participation in photography. (I’m also my school’s photo club president…so that probably helps). I wouldn’t necessarily make it your number 1 activity, but definitely mention it.