<p>I will be starting community college in the Spring and was wondering what kind of ECs would look good to schools such as Yale, Dartmouth, Georgetown, etc.? I’m going to be starting PTK and volunteering at the local hospital. However, even though what I’m doing is great, I feel as though I’d be flat out rejected because I have no “hook.” Maybe I’m just not looking hard enough or looking too hard within myself?</p>
<p>They’re not looking for anything specific, you need to get very involved with whatever you’re interested in. </p>
<p>Are you volunteering at the hospital because you’re interested in medicine for your future career? If so, look for other opportunities connected to medicine, for example, helping at a low income clinic, shadowing, premed club on campus, participating on committees connected with public health issues, EMT training & employment, etc.</p>
<p>Yes, I’d like to go to medical school. There is no pre-medical club at my CC. I’m in a class right now for EMT-Basic.</p>
<p>That’s good, and remember, it doesn’t all have to be about academics and careers. Sports, political campaigns, music, etc., whatever interests you.</p>