What are some EXTREMELY strong EC’s? Would anyone mind giving me a list of EC’s that look amazing on applications? Thank you.
start a business or nonprofit relating to something you care about
make an app
earn a spot an elite club sports team in your area
journalism
theatre
teach something (guitar lessons, tutoring, etc., something you know about)
class president
NHS president
president of multiple clubs
my $.02
Having Olympics-qualifying athletic prowess
Singularly starting a fund raising initiative which raises $20 million for breast cancer research
Producing an int’l award winning documentary on homeless ebola orphans in Liberia
It’s not about what ECs you do, it’s how you contribute within them. Think about the things that you naturally add value to and focus on those. It’s naturally easier to contribute more value in something that is a passion or genuine interest. Those are the kinds of details that need to be conveyed in your application.
OMG not this:
“start a business or nonprofit relating to something you care about”
Why don’t you FIND an existing org and join it and give your heart to it? The “founder” resume line makes me want to gag.
I’d also disagree on the point that “president of multiple clubs” would be a strong EC unless you actually do something substantial and can show colleges.
Olympic medalist, Westinghouse winner,…
Most applicants to top schools have strong ECs.