Art ECs That Stand Out

proudterrier
Thu, 01 Jan 2015 20:30:29 +0000

Is there a general Art Club and/or opportunities in NAHS to spearhead/organize/lead community art projects? That’s a great way to show both passion, as well as drive, organization, and leadership. For example, when I was in HS the Art Club did two specific community enrichment projects: we painted all the trashcans on campus, and we painted a mural in one of the faculty lounges. I was President of the Art Club at that point, however there would be nothing wrong with getting friendly with the senior members and suggesting such a project. Even if you’re not an officer, you could run point on it. Other thoughts/suggestions: design sets for any school drama production (either through art club or just join drama and do crew/design for them). Work on parade floats for Homecoming. Join the prom decor committee and introduce an art element. Are you talented at illustrating? See if the school newspaper or yearbook has need for editorial comics/cartoons.

And then definitely find real estate on your app in one of your essays or supplements to talk about why you move so much. You can totally sell yourself as someone who thrives in new situations and adeptly handles change. You can even explicitly mention how it’s challenging to establish yourself in clubs because you move so often; they’ll understand that’s why you don’t have officer positions.