<p>I know that level of commitment, type of club, and other factors greatly affect this as well but generally, how many clubs are most people involved in? How many do colleges like to see?</p>
<p>Thats a very vague question to ask. They see your commitment and interest, not a plethora of unattended clubs. I think one is enough if there’s enough commitment.</p>
<p>Top schools ask for some sort of activity/involvement outside of academic classes. They don’t ask you to join clubs. With that said, don’t be afraid to join two or three because you think Princeton will consider school clubs to be bland activities. Do what you want.</p>
<p>agreed with omega
they really don’t want to see a bunch of clubs
just commitment and passion
or even more leadership</p>
<p>Most colleges mainly care about your grades and scores. If ECs count for anything, they may help you get merit aid.</p>
<p>The relatively few colleges like Harvard that get such an overabundance of high stat applicants that the colleges can use ECs to winnow that outstanding field aren’t evaluating the number of ECs students have, but the collleges evaluate the quality of the ECs. Those colleges care about whethe the student organized projects, raised money, won awards for, or made some kind of a difference by participating in the EC.</p>
<p>Really, as long as you’re devoted to one or two clubs, you don’t need to do any more. </p>
<p>I’m head of the SAT prep club, and I spend alot of time helping people understand the admissions process (I’m in Canada), and that sometimes drains a chunk of my time.</p>
<p>I’m also in Student Council, and while I’m not an executive, the execs rely on me to organize committees and chair them, and I’m also a member of the debate team, who actually shows up every week >.> lol. </p>
<p>Point is, pick one or two clubs that you can really devote yourself to.</p>
<p>As far as I know from my experience going through admissions last year, one or two clubs in which you are continually involved in is enough. ECs are important for top tier schools, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be school clubs. In fact, participating in activities that aren’t related to your school gives you more uniqueness. Also, leadership roles are a plus.</p>
<p>Thanks for your advice - to everyone! It helps a TON.</p>
<p>Just wondering though, with a GENERAL look: I’m an executive of two clubs and a prospective member of another (I’ve been going to the first few meetings but haven’t completely decided yet). There are people in my grade who are involved in multiple (4+) competition clubs like Science Bowl, Math Club, debate, etc. I’m not sure how active they are but generally (lol key word there - I know that the college app system is based on a billion factors), would I be less competitive to colleges compared to them? I have straight As until now, am planning on pursuing the IB Diploma, and am a sophomore this year.</p>