The best college admissions advice-from colleges themselves!

Oh come on! You can’t request someone not turn a thread into something when this one has already morphed into a T20 or bust fiasco.
The best college admissions advice from AOs at so many colleges would be to be yourself. Write about your passion even if not related to your major. You don’t need to seek out uncommon ECs or shun volunteer opportunities that don’t stand out.
So yes - it is ok to do what you want and what makes you happy! It’s not the wrong thing to do for majority of kids looking to go to college.