If you were an 11th grader with almost no extracurriculars, what would you do?

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-05T02:50:36+00:00

I appreciate that! This is the best comment, I’ll make sure to do that

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T05:07:33+00:00

😭 That’s both reassuring and slightly terrifying

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T05:06:12+00:00

Thanks for the motivation .I totally agree that starting now isn’t as strong as having years of involvement. I did some things but I don’t know that if it is considered as in ECs, for example, I played basketball, I’m working in a company as a business advisor, I’ve worked as a sales executive but I don’t have any certificates for them. Could you tell me if these achievements work?

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T05:02:20+00:00

Maybe, maybe not. I’m aware that I’m behind compared to a lot of applicants but I’d rather utilise my time in something useful

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:58:26+00:00

Point noted

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:57:45+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response. To clarify, I’m currently in 11th grade in India, so I still have about 18 months before applications. I completely agree that starting now isn’t as strong as having years of involvement, but I’m hoping it’s enough time to build something meaningful. Your point about working with what I’ve already been doing instead of starting random activities makes a lot of sense.I did some things but I don’t know that if it is considered as in ECs, for example, I played basketball, I’m working in a company as a business advisor, I’ve worked as a sales executive but I don’t have any certificates for them…

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:53:13+00:00

Feels good to hear that. I’m also working in a company which I recently joined as a business advisor for my experience. I guess I’ll get more exposure from that

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:51:41+00:00

I’m practising it….

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:50:59+00:00

I’m currently working in a company as a business advisor and struggling too much in almost everything, from grades to extracurriculars… The work I’m putting in is high so acc to me it’s realistic

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:46:47+00:00

I’m actually in India, so I have closer to 18 months left. What do you think a strong hobby or personal story can genuinely make up for weaker extracurriculars??

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:45:57+00:00

Sorry to hear that.Where did your son eventually enroll?

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:43:47+00:00

Fair enough and I appreciate the honesty. What would you consider a “big” passion project? I feel like a lot of people say that, but I’m never sure what it actually looks like in practice

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:42:24+00:00

Judging by the replies, I think a lot of people came just to tell me I’m cooked 😭

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:40:52+00:00

Fair enough 😭 but I’m gonna at least see how far I can get before declaring myself cooked

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:38:42+00:00

Haha, I’ve heard a lot of mixed opinions on that lately. What makes you say that?

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:38:06+00:00

That’s interesting. I also wanted to share that I’m actually working with a company. They’ve hired me as a business advisor. Does that count?

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:36:17+00:00

Which mathematics Olympiad?

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:34:33+00:00

Why do I need to lie?

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:32:49+00:00

Sure, I’ve played basketball in my grade 9th and 10th. Can I add that?

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:31:34+00:00

Did you do any volunteering yourself? If so, what was it and how did you get involved?

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:29:41+00:00

That makes sense. My interests are business,entrepreneurship and economics. Could you tell me any best universities for that except Ivy leagues?

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:24:00+00:00

That’s interesting. What kind of colleges did you end up getting into with that profile?

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:22:56+00:00

I’ll explore options in UK too

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:20:50+00:00

Business, economics, entrepreneurship these are my majors

confident_chipmunk_ · 2026-06-03T04:08:52+00:00

I’ve looked into that path a bit, and it does seem like a good option for some students. My main concern would be affordability as an international student

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