<p>lol how about my situation: i’m international coming to US in junior year, but colleges will take a look from freshman to senior. So I don’t know what I’m gonna do with freshman and sophomore year :))
I think I may exaggerate a little but. Truly I did some EC but not significantly. So I just list out everything I did :P</p>
<p>The world is small. You do not know who is reading your app. I have seen some really unusual coincidences. Believe me, it is not worth exaggerating.</p>
<p>I don’t see why you would want to exaggerate. From the moment you submitted your applications which presumably is a culmination of years of toil, would you really want to spend what should be a relaxing time, worrying that someone will catch on or whether you missed a single detail? </p>
<p>But going on ECs, I’m coming from overseas, should I get the details of all the stuff I’ve done? I know the names of all the people obviously involved but I will probably lose touch with the teachers and coaches involved in the projects I did at school (Considering we haven’t spoken since I sent a thank you letter, it’s very probable). Do I need like certificates or letters? Because although I’ve lost touch, it’s much easier to get them now rather then 2 years down the track…</p>
<p>What happens if I truthfully put down President of a club and another applicant from my school dishonestly puts down President of the same club?</p>
<p>The adcoms may check with the GC or advisor, and the other person may not be admitted. If you’re telling the truth, you don’t have anything to worry about.</p>
<p>suppose there are two kids who are co-presidents, and each kid writes “president” instead.</p>
<p>A link to an article that I posted within the last few weeks said adcoms are annoyed when students who are co-president say “president.” Just tell the exact truth.</p>
<p>Would it look incredibly stupid to put “Mentor for my 5-year-old sister” as my primary EC? It really does mean a lot to me, and it is career-oriented, but i’m afraid this will be interpreted as fluff. </p>
<p>What do you think?</p>
<p>Five-year-olds don’t have mentors; they have babysitters. Is that what you mean, or are you also her music teacher or something? If your parents work in the evenings or on weekends, and you are regularly responsible for your sister, put that in your application and describe your responsibilities. It will help explain why you could not participate in other activities.</p>
<p>Okay perhaps “mentor” is not the best term, but i have have spent a considerable amount of time teaching my sister. I was born in CHina, she was not; so i spent a lot of time teaching her Chinese, reading to her in both English and Chinese, and helping her make the transition from Chinese to English during preschool. Although i did not “babysit” her and she was not the reason why i could not participate in many other activities, my time with her was still very important to me, because I love working with children (paid tutor for elementary/middle school children) and want to be a pediatrician.</p>
<p>That is a heartfelt description, much better than using a word like “mentor,” which has a different and more specific meaning. Absolutely, you should describe your relationship and activities with your sister as part of your application. It is a fairly common situation, but you have made the most of it, and I’m sure that would work in your favor.</p>
<p>this thread makes me worried that my hours will be seen as fake simply because i sacrifice so much to do them (sleep, quality chill time, etc.)</p>
<p>what does EC mean?? can someone explain please.</p>
<p>lol, seriously?</p>