I'm a bit confused. I keep seeing 'EC' when people are talking about college application stuff. Can anyone explain what this stands for and how it relates to the application process?
'EC' stands for Extracurricular Activities, which are activities or engagements that you participate in outside of your usual school curriculum.These can include a range of activities such as participating in an orchestra, playing on a sports team, volunteering in your local community, founding or leading a club or group, starting a small business, conducting research, and even things like blogging or programming if done significantly and consistently.
Extracurricular activities play a vital role in college applications as they provide universities a glimpse into your interests, dedication, and skills outside of the academic context. They can demonstrate character traits such as leadership, dedication, teamwork, and initiative. For example, if you're the captain of the debate team (Tier 3 EC), it can display your leadership skills and public speaking abilities. Or supposing you've won a congressional art award (Tier 1 EC), it shows exceptional achievement in the arts. Remember though, quality trumps quantity. It's better to have a few activities you're passionate about where you've made a significant impact rather than a lengthy list of activities with little involvement or impact.
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