No EC??





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By Tired_Student (Tired_Student) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 06:43 pm: Edit

What if I have a really good SAT score: 1500+ and a 90 average at a prestigious high school and like 150-200 hours of community service but ZERO EC. Does that prohibit me from good colleges? I wish I wasnt so lazy

By Deeny1414 (Deeny1414) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 06:48 pm: Edit

I kinda think you just answered your own question...

By Tired_Student (Tired_Student) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 07:12 pm: Edit

Well i cant change the past. I know it will look bad, but I dont think it will be THAT bad, will it?

By Matth (Matth) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 07:19 pm: Edit

It will definitely work against you at most schools. Every application has a page for e/c's, for a reason. Colleges want to see what kinds of activities you enjoy and have given your time to throughout your h/s years. Extracurriculars is one part of every admissions decision. You've done yourself a real disservice by not finding something you enjoy, and participating.

By Macadamiamin (Macadamiamin) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 07:26 pm: Edit

Maybe try not discounting your community service by just "hours". Make the best of what you've got - go into detail, passion, zeal!

By Spacechic20 (Spacechic20) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 07:30 pm: Edit

hmm. which colleges are we talking about?

By Slayer (Slayer) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 10:29 pm: Edit

just curious, what have you done for the past four years if you really have no ECs?


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