Will a lack of ECs hurt me "/ ?

Colleges & Universities Emory University
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<p>I’m a solid candidate for Emory in respect to the courseload, grades, SAT scores, demonstrated interest, and recommendations.
However, my lack of Extracurriculars sticks out like a sore thumb "/
I’ve been involved in no sports / no teams whatsoever in my high school career (for personal reasons).
It’s just a whole bunch of clubs.</p>

<p>My only ECs are:
-International Club (10th-12th)
Helped organize and participated in International gala all three years; organized fashion show in later two years; voted secretary then co-president.
-NHS (11th & 12th)
Voted vice-president; didn’t do anything major.
-Science Society (11th & 12th)
Vice president; helped students along with science fair.
-Ambassador’s Club (11th and 12th)
Basically beautifed my school.</p>

<p>I also have a lack of volunteer hours as well.
I garnered over 150 hours tutoring and acting as an unoffical teacher’s aid.</p>

<p>Does this hinder my chances of getting into Emory severely?
I know Emory values ECs, but does my unimpressive resume lead to an inevitable rejection?
I’m applying during ED, btw.</p>

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<p>I actually think you have a good amount of ECs and volunteer hours for ED. Coupled with solid SAT scores, recs, etc, I don’t think these will be a hindrance for admission at all. Do you have anything to mention that you did over the summer?</p>

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<p>Quality over quantity with your extra curricular activities… The admissions counselors are not stupid, so just accept you have few EC’s, but they are solid EC’s. Make everything else in the application better.</p>