Is listing to many EC's actually a bad strategy?

[toff4l]

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Even though you might have 15 and most of them are of the "so-what" kind, is it better just to focus on the strongest 2 maybe 3 max and actually forget about the rest?

I'm talking strategy wise. Some people have 15 but should they just leave a few out for the sake of looking "normal."

Does 15 make you look like you have no life and the adcom might interpret that as something negative?

 

[Bravetown]

Even though you might have 15 and most of them are of the "so-what" kind, is it better just to focus on the strongest 2 maybe 3 max and actually forget about the rest?

I'm talking strategy wise. Some people have 15 but should they just leave a few out for the sake of looking "normal."

Does 15 make you look like you have no life and the adcom might interpret that as something negative?

No, stop being a pre-med

 

[Astarael]

You should put down as many activities as you can that are significant in some way to your pursuit of medicine. If you spent a bunch of time volunteering, led a student organization, play an instrument at a high level, or anything similar, it should go on your application. Any activity that exemplifies a trait that could be useful in medicine (leadership, compassion, respect, etc.) should be listed. Conversely, activities that you participated in that do not exemplify such a trait should not be listed. These might include your involvement in an intramural sport for a semester, or a student group that you attended sporadically throughout your time in college.

Always ask yourself, "What did I get out of this activity and how does it reflect on me?" If you can answer both parts of that question thoughtfully, your activity is worthy of being listed.

 

[gatorade848]

Always ask yourself, "What did I get out of this activity and how does it reflect on me?" If you can answer both parts of that question thoughtfully, your activity is worthy of being listed.

hallelujah preach on brotha

 

[toff4l]

You should put down as many activities as you can that are significant in some way to your pursuit of medicine. If you spent a bunch of time volunteering, led a student organization, play an instrument at a high level, or anything similar, it should go on your application. Any activity that exemplifies a trait that could be useful in medicine (leadership, compassion, respect, etc.) should be listed. Conversely, activities that you participated in that do not exemplify such a trait should not be listed. These might include your involvement in an intramural sport for a semester, or a student group that you attended sporadically throughout your time in college.

Always ask yourself, "What did I get out of this activity and how does it reflect on me?" If you can answer both parts of that question thoughtfully, your activity is worthy of being listed.

makes sense, thanks

 

[NickNaylor]

Neuroticism is ridiculous.

 

[LizzyM]

Keep in mind that this is your opportunity to show your "well roundedness". So if you played on an intramural team and it helped you stay physically fit and emotionally healthy by having a regular opportunity to blow off steam and have fun, then it should be listed although it doesn't seem to be related to practicing medicine. Ditto music, arts, journalism,employment, etc.

Four entries or less will look sparce. Most applicants have at least 7 items.

 

[toff4l]

Keep in mind that this is your opportunity to show your "well roundedness". So if you played on an intramural team and it helped you stay physically fit and emotionally healthy by having a regular opportunity to blow off steam and have fun, then it should be listed although it doesn't seem to be related to practicing medicine. Ditto music, arts, journalism,employment, etc.

Four entries or less will look sparce. Most applicants have at least 7 items.

Thanks LizzyM,

I really only use this board for your advice.