<p>Hi, so I’ll be a rising junior this summer, and I’ve been looking into some summer programs I’m interested in attending. This past summer, I went to the Key Club International Convention, TSA National Conference, Counterpoint Debate Camp, CTY, volunteered at a local Chinese School summer camp, interned for a research lab at NYU, interned with a local Senator her her re-election campaign, played with my Varsity Golf Team, and worked on some writing projects for my school newspaper. </p>
<p>Obviously, I noticed in hindsight that none of these activities correspond whatsoever. As some background, I’ve always been a really driven person. I tend to get really passionate about one subject area, and upon losing interest, I immediately switch and become passionate in another area. This has allowed me to take advantage of some very crucial opportunities over the years, but I’m also afraid that I won’t seem single-minded and dedicated to adcoms. </p>
<p>I’m currently very interested in political sciences and law. I’m a reporter for the school newspaper, take part in JSA, Lincoln Douglas Debate, Model UN, Moot Court, and Mock Trial. I am also on my school’s Math Team (HMMT, Moody’s, PuMAC, ARML), Science Olympiad, Key Club, Technology Student Association, and iGEM. </p>
<p>This summer, I’m planning on attending the Key Club International Convention, TSA National Conference, and continue my internships. However, I’ve also considered attending HCSSiM, a well known math camp at Hampshire College. Any thoughts on whether I should try out this math camp, or perhaps pursue activities that gear more towards a single goal? Is it ok to be lingering on so many interests, or should I simply stick to one general career cluster for the rest of my high school years?</p>