How valuable are my ECs?

mssweeteaa
Tue, 21 Jan 2020 04:23:39 +0000

Hey there. I’ve been really worried about whether my extracurriculars are good enough to be a valuable asset to my application. I’ve already tried looking around CC for some advice. If would be really helpful to me if you could please rate each of my ecs on a scale from 1- 5. I would also love it if you could give me some feedback on how I can grow . If it helps, I am a African American female applying next year.

First Lego Robotics-

Definitely something I’m proud of. With Qualifiers, we got 1st place Champions Award out of 20 teams (basically first overall). We advance to Regionals with about 40 teams and had the highest performing robot. When we got to State, we didn’t advance, but we got first place Inpiration Award and we were in the top 5 out of about 365 teams. (Top 4 advances to international…so close! )

Musical Theatre-

I love love love to sing, so I decided to try out Musical Theatre. Because I was so scared, I completely bombed the audition, but I still got a minor part. I would definitely do it again, but unfortunately my parents have told me it was a waste of time.

Volunteering-

I recently called my local library and asked if they needed some volunteers. Now, I’m going there every Saturday (just started a couple of days ago!)

Business Fair-

When I grow up, I would like to be a tech entrepreneur. Last year, in social studies for a project, we had to write a fake letter to the school board about one thing we think we should change in our community. I said that we should have better entrepreneurship programs, and I proposed a business fair. Earlier this year, I stumbled on it again and decided to make it happen! I prepared a pitch deck and I worked to my teacher, and we got over 20 businesses and 35 kids to participate!

Fiverr Account-

I love doing graphic design, so to earn a bit of extra money, I started my own freelancing business on Fiverr. I have had over 50 customers and counting.

Voice-

I also love love love love love singing (as a hobby). I would say I am pretty good at it too. I definitely want to get involved in the chorus programs at my new school. Would it help if I submitted a sample.

Entrepreneurship Award in my state-

I have gotten a top award in my state for being a young entrepreneur. Pretty competitive.

Startup-

I am currently working on a startup. I have over 2500 people subscribed to my business email list, and I have been featured in a top news publication (think forbes level)

One more question:

Would South Carolina be considered as an underrepresented state?

I’m sorry if it seems like I’m bragging. I just genuinely want some feedback on my ecs. Thanks.