What major should I select based on my ECs?Answered
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For context, I planned on being an art major with a minor in foreign language. Also, my #1 activity was supposed to be a concept artist for the BBC, which would have gone perfectly with my desired major, but I (quite devastatingly) had to give that job up due to financial problems. Because of this, I'm not sure whether my "application story" still works or if I look more like a writer now.
P.S. feel free to let me know if my descriptions or order arrangement can be improved.
1. Featured Artist & Writer, New York Times - 1 digital painting w/ statement, 100-word narrative & essay to be published in Modern Love column; acceptance 1-3%.
(Note: Some details, incl. article/piece titles, removed to protect identity)
2. Author & Illustrator, Cats With Scarlet Fur, The Ballad of Purrsephone, & Untitled - Writing three-volume graphic novel since Feb 2022; illustrate 3-9 panels a wk w/ 400+ pages per book total; dystopian/dark fantasy; not yet published.
3. Researcher on Celtic Language & Culture, Non-Trivial Fellowship (1 of 20-100 selected of approx. 5K applicants) - Conduct research on issue of choice; work to preserve Celtic culture & linguistic diversity; reform for near-extinct Manx Gaelic; collab in workshops.
4. Scottish Gaelic Learner & Teacher, Miscellaneous Resources (incl. LearnGaelic, BBC Alba & Native Speakers) - Studied Gaelic 7-10 & resumed PG w/ German; dedicate 12+ hrs wk language learning; Quora page for Gaelic, 340 answers & 1.3M views; coach 2 students.
5. Volunteer & Admin to 3 Clubs w/ 20+ Members Each, DeviantArt - Aid with navigation & tutorials for 5+ years; plan community challenges; write 45+ journal articles, & uplift standout members; served as Beta tester.
6. Volunteer & Community Foster, Trap-Neuter-Return Feral Cat Program - Care for ferals since 2014; fostered 12 cats, 9 for 1+ yrs; spay to maintain pop., tend to wounds & advocate against abuse; work w/ local facilities.
7. Advocate & Founder, Mental Illness Network Development (M.I.N.D.) - Submission of 70+ letters in association w/ Letters To Strangers; established chapter at [school redacted]; organize awareness events, 40-60+ participants each.
8. Vice President, National Honor Society - Organized Ukraine donation drive & pandemic-friendly gatherings; fixed tech/computer issues; inducted members; wrote petitions for student grievances.
9. Digital Software Tutor, Unpaid Freelance Work - Tutored 3 students in 2D painting software incl. Photoshop & CorelDRAW; taught elementary skills in 3D art using Blender; worked w/ each for 5 months.
10. Household Manager, Domiciliary Care - Complete house tasks e.g. cooking, cleaning & running errands; care for 6 animals w/ different needs; organize documents for mom's job; 5 days per wk.
Sorry this is so long btw, and thank you!
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Hello! I just want to start off by saying your ECs do not have to match exactly with what you want to major in. It would probably benefit you a little if for example you wanted to be a vet and had a lot of animal volunteer hours but don't let your ECs pick your major. Pick a major based off of something you like and want to study. Judging from your ECs it looks like you're very into research and volunteer work on very important things (which of course is not a bad thing at all). This does not mean you have to do something within these categories though. I would say to still do the art major and minor in foreign language if that is what YOU truly want to study and learn more about. However, I think you should add any art related activities you've done like taking an art class or being in a show or maybe if you sell art at an art fair, things like that you want to include to show the college that you are interested in art and passionate about it. I hope this helped! Remember pick your major
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Apologies for such a late reply, but thank you very much, this was helpful! :)