<p>Frankly, if you’re asking if doing activity X or Y is important, that tells me you’re deficient in natural curiosity, I’m afraid. In two years, the people getting admits to selective schools are today, not doing things because of how people will view them or perceive them. Their natural inclinations will already be pushing them to authentic creativity and exploration – in a variety of areas. They aren’t asking others: “what makes me look interesting or influential?” They are out BEING interesting and influential.</p>
<p>Read this:
[Harvard</a> College Admissions § Applying to Harvard](<a href=“http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/index.html]Harvard”>http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/index.html)</p>
<p>and infer what you will.</p>