Which ECs to list on application? Limited to only a few

Hi there,

Well this is a question that has a few different answers but here's some guidance. If you've written about it in your essays, you PROBABLY should include it but that isn't hard nor fast. Some schools give different directions. Some ask for the most impactful ECs. Some for recent. Some for active. Some at your discretion.

What you should prioritize are the ones that most tie into your story while providing a little breadth and depth. If your main thing is you do a lot of pro bono consulting, then all those projects should show and then you should take up the rest of the slots with more diverse options. Most schools also ask for time commitment so choose initiatives that took some time. Lastly, as far as recent-ness goes, you have a little leeway. Try not to go beyond the last 3 years unless it directly ties to your story (but if it does, then chances are you have examples in the last 3 years). If they're current, all the better.

There's no right answer - you need to triangulate in and pull a few levers until you have a representative yet impactful list. Let me know if you have any other questions - good luck!

Bhavik