Enough Extra Curricular?

Question

Hi, I am applying to a variety of top 50 schools, including all of the UC schools. I feel that I have a decent amount of E.C's, but would love some more, but that might seem like padding at the last moment, which would not be good. BTW, I am a rising senior

What I have thus far:

• Varsity Fencing (06-07)

• Volunteer Work in Malaysia, (was featured in a small newspaper articles, and have amazing photos) summer 07

• Book club (05-07), closed due to poor attendence, secretary for 07

• Music Appreciation club (07-09), co-founder and president

• Member of Chinese club (06-07)

• Shadow program (only for freshmen, 05-06)

• CSF (08-09)

• St. John’s volunteer food for needy (07-09, 50 hours)

• De Young Museum Ambassador Program (05-06, wished to continue, did not want it to interfer with school)

• Biotech Internship (summer 08), over 200 hours, working primarily with Business department and the interworkings of a business.

• Work for my father's small business (maybe 100 hrs) 05-09

So, essentially, would one more good E.C be icing on the cake, or would it seem like a rushed adolescent trying to pad his college stats

thanks

Answer 1

Don't worry, it's already going to look like you've padded it.  They've seen it all before.  Getting really involved with one or two activities looks better than joining every organization on campus.  If you know what you're going to major in and can get really involved with something related, that looks good.