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[quote=Anonymous]Loves to read and dabbles in a few ECs, I'd call that a win.

Give her time. YES she can join an EC as a junior and go deep. One of mine joined speech and debate as a junior, for the skill development, did well. "Didn't make nationals" you say? No, but that's not what ECs need to be about. Opportunities to develop oneself, opportunities to take initiative, opportunities to dig deep, to learn, to move forward.  What matters is how this reflection is described on the app.

I have a sophomore, bright kid (in calc BC), yet his school club options are limited at the school he attends, and we are struggling to get him involved. Yet he is one of the most interesting people I know... every car ride home from school starts with him telling me, "did you know..." some esoteric fact lol. Somehow, some way, he will get into something, probably by next year.

As long as she has a few ECs, she's good for the moment. Encourage her to dig deeper or take on more responsibility as time goes on and seems appropriate. If all activities fail to interest her, have her get a job when she's old enough - always a nice EC. Temper your expectations and the pressure you may be putting on her for some sort of Ivy trajectory; best for you to get over that whether she is headed that way or not.[/quote]

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