extracurricular activities

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extracurricular activities

by huangl02 » Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:16 am
Hi Lisa,

I didn't have any extracurricular activities (sports or clubs) while I was in college. During my undergrad (engineering), I focused on research. I worked with several different professors and post-docs, and completed several research projects with them. My research activities were voluntary, and I was the one that initiated discussion with professors about my interests in research.

I would like to know whether my research could be considered extracurricular activities. If not, will lacking of extracurricular activities have negative impact on my application?

Thanks a lot,
And thanks for reply to my early posting,

L

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by Lisa Anderson » Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:43 am
Dear L,

I would say that the research was your extra-curricular because it was outside your degree plan. It was a pursuit of your interests. If the admissions committees do not share my view, than I don't think a lack of activities in college will reflect negatively on you. Remember, that is one of many dimensions to your application and not anything that will result in a decision.

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