What colleges don't care about extracurriculars?

Tealny
Sun, 04 Apr 2021 00:30:19 +0000

Two different kids - twins! Both sophomores. BFA-aspiring son is studying acting as an EC. But the other son is interested in economics/business. That younger twin (by 1 minute!) is an active member of his school’s FBLA group and the school’s club about multiculturalism. But no leadership positions, no awards, no athletics, etc. He’s convinced himself that his odds at a top college are hopeless, despite fantastic grades. I would love to be able to point him toward great colleges that put little admissions weight on ECs. Meanwhile, I know he could get a wonderful education at dozens and dozens of lower-ranked colleges, and I’ve told him that. But for various reasons, his heart is breaking anyway.