High school extracurricular activities

M_s_Mom
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:56:20 +0000

MIT does care about ECs-but they will also recognize that you have only been in the US a few years and are making a significant cultural transition.

Remember too that ECs include lots of things besides school clubs: church, working, tutoring others in subjects that you are strong in, taking care of younger siblings while parents work, developing a hobby that you do on your own (art, for example), or participating in activities with your immigrant community. If you have shown commitment (by putting in the time and taking initiative), you will do fine.

Remember too that letters of recommendation are needed for schools like MIT, so make sure you get to know at least a few teachers, even if you are shy.