How to Diplomatically Explain Lack of Opportunities?

happy1
Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:48:16 +0000

On a chance thread you listed these things…

Awards/Honors:
National Champion of a history competition (individual division)
TASP Finalist
Scholastic Writing Awards; Silver Medal (and some regional keys)
Scholastic Art Awards; 11 regional keys (5 of them gold)
1st place in local photography competition
Finalist in a national photography competition
Published in a literature/visual art magazine
Photographer for a history museum (photographing reenactments and events)
National Chemistry Olympiad; Finalist for 2 years
Science fair for 6 years
Currently conducting research in a lab as part of a summer program
Winner of a national science award (13% acceptance/win rate)
Quizbowl; team captain: local wins and playoffs at various nationals
National Latin Exam: 4 gold medals
Finalist in a latin story competition
Volunteer for 2 years (and counting) at a library
Congressional Gold Medal
Tennis on high school team (made it to states this year)
Swimming on high school team
Orchestra

So it looks like you have done ECs. No explanation is necessary. Highlight what you have accomplished, and don’t worry about what you haven’t done.