c.lake Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Hi guys. I was just wondering how long you have to be involved in your extracurricular activities to have a competitive application. I'll be graduating high school this year, and I've been involved in some ecs, but only for short periods of time. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzah Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Long enough for them to have some meaning and you can get something out of it (or make some sort of impact) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.lake Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Long enough for them to have some meaning and you can get something out of it (or make some sort of impact) Thanks for the reply! Is it possible to include stuff like piano lessons to the ecs list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverwhale9 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Thanks for the reply! Is it possible to include stuff like piano lessons to the ecs list? Yup. Especially if you did RCM/piano grades (so you have something more tangible - "passed grade 8 RCM piano" rather than "took piano lessons"). And you have all of undergrad to get involved in more EC's still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2Infinity Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 yes make sure it is at least like a year so it seems you were committed. More importantly, so you have more experience to talk about it and how you liked that volunteering position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 You want to be involved in ECs long enough to show dedication and get something out of it in terms of growth and development. Do only whatever you enjoy. Help the vulnerable, be it as younger student, an elderly neighbour, someone with a disability. It need not be an organized activity. For next year when starting undergrad, the most important thing you can bring with you is a strong work ethic. Start now while in h.s. See the post below in my signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.lake Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Thank you for the reply everyone! The answers were helpful. Although, I'm still curious about how the med school would verify that I did actually do the activities. I know that you must include the name of the verifier on the application, but if I wasn't involved in an organized activity, how can they verify it? Also, if what if my activity is just a hobby? I won't have anyone to confirm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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