Can an application be TOO focused?

M_s_Mom
Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:37:53 +0000

I think you are fine. It’s who you are. Be proud of that and go with it. Yes, it might be nice to show other facets of your personality, but if your essays do that, then don’t overthink it. I sincerely doubt that Olympic level athletes are lambasted because they didn’t spend time talking about their abiding interest in French culture. It’s understood that if you are at the national level of some activity, it’s probably all-consuming.

My suggestion would be to make sure that your rec letters from teachers and the gc don’t focus on your EC - let them show the other aspects of your personality and interests.