<p>I have been a lead role in 4 plays and participated in 7 plays so far just completing my sophomore year in high school. I am in one of the top 80 schools in Texas and am 16/416 in my class. Top 3.8%. I have a 4.0 GPA and am taking the toughest courses the school can offer. I am also vp of my theatre club going into junior year and plan on volunteering at a theatre camp for kids our school is hosting to accompany the other 100+ services hours I already have. I also am studying really hard for my SAT in October. My question is, is theatre a good EC for Harvard or colleges like Harvard?</p>
<p>Harvard has a vibrant theater community, which produces over 20 student run/student directed productions a year, so yes: <a href=“http://hrdctheater.com”>http://hrdctheater.com</a></p>
<p>@gibby I think OP is talking from an admissions standpoint. There is no EC that is “good” for Harvard. Do they admit theatre students? Yes. </p>
<p>You’re correct. There isn’t one ‘good’ EC - they are all good, as Harvard is interested in everything you do. </p>
<p>I suspect OP is really asking if theater is worth continuing as an EC, and the answer is yes.</p>
<p>It’s good in the sense that you show passion and commitment to it, which is what Ivies look for in ECs.</p>
<p>I am in agreement with the replays that have been made. Something that we have been incredibly impressed with is how talented outside of academics so many of Harvards accepted students are.</p>
<p>Thank you for all the responses! </p>
<p>Here’s a question: What’s with the (consistent) use of “theatre”? I noticed it over the weekend, too, at a youth program in Vermont that insisted, repeatedly, that it was a “theatre” company. But that was Vermont. I expect hardier support for native word forms and less mewling Anglophilia from one of the top 16 students at one of the top 80 schools in Texas!</p>
<p>You say tomato…</p>
<p>As OPs mentioned, there really is no perfect EC for Harvard. If your passion is evident (and it is for a sophomore, you’re doing a great job btw!!), then of course it’s great for Harvard! You have done so much for your school’s drama/theatre department already. So I would just stick with this since you seem to love the theatre. I would just also continue to secure more roles and leadership positions. </p>