<p>Carolyn et al:</p>
<p>some schools look hard into ECs to find a strong community service component. Is Davidson one of those schools? tx</p>
<p>BlueB</p>
<p>Here’s what Davidson ranks as important in its common data set information:</p>
<p>What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors in admission decisions?
Interview: Not considered
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Important
Character/personal qualities: Very important
Alumni/ae relation: Not considered
Geographical residence: Not considered
State residency: Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered
Minority status: Considered
Volunteer work: Very important
Work experience: Considered </p>
<p>So, I’d say, yes, they do like to see strong community service (volunteer work). However, don’t expect it to overcome any weakness in high school curriculum, grades, and test scores in an of itself.</p>
<p>how about the other way around? could a strong transcript and scores overcome a weakness in the volunteer work?</p>
<p>I find it hard to believe that legacies do not get a consideration at Davidson. I know several kids who were legacies that counted on that leg up, and they did get in. Just the type of school it is, I would think that they would consider it a factor.</p>