<p>A friend of mine told me that I should do a sport and a member on the board also thinks that sports show a lot. Well I want to do one, however I’d also like to do some volunteer work, and with me doing 4 other Ecs I will only put in one more…</p>
<p>So here is the horrible question … Soccer or reading to young kids at the library? (Now I’m beginning to regret asking this)</p>
<p>Ouch.</p>
<p>Do what you like more. Don’t let college admissions run your life.</p>
<p>Put it in perspective.</p>
<p>Depending on what you have as your extra-curriculars. If you have a sport already, do reading to young kids at the library. If you will spend more time reading to young kids at the library than playing soccer, do reading to the kids at the library. A sport is important, but unnecessary even at the most competitive schools if you have other things like community service and important positions in demanding clubs.</p>