#ec's

[co-exis-t]

Can you maybe make a video or post about extra curriculars? Just how you approached that whole situation and any suggestions. I'm in high school but I want to go to med school one day and I want to start off right from the very beginning but I have no clue about anythign

I actually have VERY few EC’s like it’s embarrassing, I’m basically shaping up about that this semester and is also part of the reason why I’m going to have to postpone med school bc I need to build a good resume. I’d say to take the first semester or so to get acclimated to college and develop your study habits and time management, and then dive right in to all the EC’s your heart desires. I can literally talk forever about this so maybe I’ll make a post! x

[hands-in-the-cookie-jar]

What extracurriculars/awards did you have?

Piano study comprises a huge part of my life--I devoted most of my Common App and supplements to what I've learned with my instrument, awards (local, regional, national, and international) and work (teaching). 

Others include community service as a long-time volunteer at a local center that cares for mentally/physically disabled children and writing, another passion of mine. I was a section editor of our school paper, I competed in various writing competitions, and participated in a merit-based scholarship essay competition my school held. 

Miscellaneous activities include participating as a tour guide for my school's applicants and president of several clubs.