EC/volunteer activities

[Dye]

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I've joined clubs and tried out different activities over the course of my college career but never longer than one semester. This obviously shows a lack of dedication but nothing has really held my interests so far. When the time comes should I even bother to list these things on my app?

 

[Isoprop]

You can but remember that anything you list on your app is fair game for interview. You can probably list them all in one work/activity spot as misc. clubs and explain you were exploring various interests in college. As long as you have other good ECs, it won't hurt.

 

[SparkleMotion]

I wouldn't list each activity on your EC section. Need to save all 15 available slots for valuable experiences where you can show how you've benefited from each.

 

[Catalystik]

Clubs don't help you in the med school application process unless they lead to a leadership position or are a route to doing community service. If you list them at all, I like Isoprop's idea of putting them all in one space which you could call "Short-term Club Involvement."

 

[Dye]

Thanks!