No extracurriculars freshman and sophomore year

lookingforward
Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:00:36 +0000

Even hooked candidates need ECs, the right balance of them. “Nothing” sends a message, the wrong one.

A great essay won’t make up for this, nor some extraordinary accomplishment. They want kids who “do.” And in the right ways, not just filler. A balance of things that reflect your interests, those with and for peers, and in the community, working toward others’ needs.

You can drop your sights down. A number of fine colleges care more about stats. Not the tippy top holistics.