<p>My D is a sophomore at Harvard , and has never done the usual stuff . I would focus on being a unique applicant . My D babysat in Spain for a month to improve her Spanish at 15 . At 16 and 17 she volunteered on an organic farm in Sweden to learn about sustainable agriculture . Her roommate had been scuba diving since getting her certification and has had dives in many inter. locations . She is interested in Marine Biology . Another roommate is ranked nationally on the Junior Pro Golf Circuit . There’s your answer ! NO !</p>