@Wake2020Parent Wow, I cannot believe your son did not get in. My son applied EA in 2015 with less of what your son has and got in. I will say longevity in activities might be the key. My son was an Eagle scout so had been in cub scouts and boy scouts since second grade. In high school just a few clubs, but Robotics club all 4 years in which he became President. Other than that worked at Harris teeter in the summer. Nothing fancy. Maybe with second son he can do less but focus on a few that he will remain in most of his high school years.