<p>sometimes, a great deal of involvement and commitment in one of those activities compensates for a lack of them. but if you’re one who studies, and sits on your ass and plays video games for the rest of the time…it doesn’t help very much.
a friend of mine was like that and only got into state schools where not as much weight is placed on ECs.
it’s not too late though if you have an explanation. try emailing your regional representative and asking them what they think can be done. it also shows that you’re very interested in attending hopkins, they like that a lot!</p>