How do I emphasize an EC on my app.?

billabongboy9828
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:45:46 +0000

For the most part, extracurriculars should speak for themselves. But I guess there is a bit of ambiguity in trips, so you’re best bet would be to either attach a resume where you can elaborate or perhaps devote a short answer to it. I know you expressed reluctance in writing an essay on your trip, but if you think that the trip was really that positive, this would be the best way to highlight it.

Keep in mind, however, that the best extracurriculars are those that are built up over your 4 years in high school. This means that one-time summer activities, unless they are ultra-selective (think along the lines of TASP, Boys State, LBW), will really not add that much to your application.