Tennis vs Dance as EC

EllieMom
Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:39:48 +0000

Actually, Indian dance is a VERY popular extracurricular at many of the most selective colleges. I believe that all of the Ivies, for example, have competitive South Asian dance teams. Other schools I’m familiar with, such as Northwestern and Rochester also have several Indian dance groups (both competitive and performance). My daughter’s good friend, who had extensive training in traditional Indian dance, both danced and choreographed for four years at UCLA.

If she is interested in continuing her EC in college, she may actually have greater opportunities with dance than with tennis. And, yes, admissions committees at selective schools will be familiar with the demands required by participation at an advanced level.

If she has to make a choice, she should follow her heart. Both are activities that will speak to things like commitment and perseverance, as well as the potential for contribution once she is on campus.