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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, here's what a pricey college counselor would do for this kid - and yes ED1 to WashU:

Major: Undecided arts & sciences or Environmental Studies (not science)

The following for ECS:
- Club founder and president (native plant Org/club at school that rewilds areas with native plants) (11, 12)
- Organizer of local beach cleanup meetups (11, 12) 
- Sport 1 (9, 10, 11, 12)
- Urban garden or botanic garden volunteer or instructor (11, 12)
- Sport 2 (9, 10, 11, 12)
- Putt-Putt job (12)
- Science Fair research (Research on iridescent plants)
- Botany podcaster YouTube channel
- At home greenhouse (woodworking done by applicant) and gardener planting 35+ varietals annually (10, 11, 12)
- Taught neighbor w/ learning disabilities how to read (improved 4 reading levels) (10, 11, 12)

Hobbies: [b]cloud-watching[/b] (active member of Cloud Appreciation Society) and journaling would be the basis for a personal statement.
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Club founder requires some social skills to get enough kids to sign up.  Good idea if the kid is motivated enough for this.  If he continues staying in his room, this will not happen.
Organizer of local beach cleanup meetups.  Need some impact, e.g., media coverage.  
What is cloud watching? lol  this is another level higher than doddling ... 
Can we do day dreaming instead?[/quote]

At our school, anyone can "found" a club, with few members. I'm sure it doesn't really impact admissions but shows kids who at least try to be involved. I don't think you need impact for all ECs imo. Esp for high achieving boys who are held to a slightly lower standard. But sure, measurable impact (how much is picked up, how many times, how many volunteers) is good for the cleanups?

I think it's quite good. Like the tie in of beach and golf!
Cloud watching is a new one! Never heard of it. Definitely catches the eye.[/quote]

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