Unique Enough Extracurriculars for a Decent Shot?

lookingforward
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 23:30:28 +0000

Facebook is not directly related to poli sci, though it could be spun to support your interest in IR, identity groups, and justice. Same for the youth commission (which is an opportunity in many areas and has varying levels of impact. Or not. We don;t know what responsibilities you took on, what results.) You’re somewhat looking at this from your own perspective: your interests, your “passion,” what you think. And maybe, as lines on a resume. But it will help to dig into what a school at S’s level values, wants in its college community, looks for. At the tippy top level, it’s “show, not just tell.” It’s important to have this addl perspective, so you can show the level of thinking they want.

You met a first need by getting out there, climbing out of the same of hs box. (How did you get FB?) But now you need to figure how to present this, on their level. If you “want to fight for other latinos to have more opportunities for success,” one of the first questions can be, other than the special experience of FB, sitting in on meetings of the youth committee, did you roll up your sleeves and actually work in the community? Traveling “for language practice” can be a euphemism for “travel, touring, having fun, seeing family.” Lots of kids do go back to their family countries, but also make use of their time on projects. And it can matter just what such a project was. I don’t mean to sound tough, but I think you’e smart enough to take this one or more steps further.

Are you a citizen or would you be considered international? Are you immersed in your cultural community in more ways than the elem kids? You will need to weave an effective presentation in the app and supp. Think about it and try to learn what that is, for a tippy top.