I have no EC's

N_s_Mom
Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:36:06 +0000

Will no ECs hurt? Well, there are two ways to answer that question. From an ‘applying to schools’ perspective, the answer is ‘only if you are apply to selective schools.’ Most schools aren’t selective and don’t care about your ECs. Those that are selective will expect to see engagement of some kind.

The other way to answer it is to that not having ECs is already hurting you because you are missing opportunities to develop skills other than those taught at school or at home, to meet people outside of your usual circles, and to explore new interests and the larger world around you. There are many ECs you can do that don’t require you to drive. But you have to have some intellectual curiosity and initiative to pursue them. Of course, you may not have these qualities and that’s fine too. No one said they were required for a happy or fulfilling life. However, if you do have these qualities, it’s time to think a bit about what you’d like to learn more about and how to get that exposure.