I was admitted to Yale and u penn but went to a large state school that let me go for free. I had two activities on my application (yep, just 2). I love music and was involved in my school choir and a state touring group and had been volunteering with a non-profit since 6th grade and was a regional fundraising director. That was all that I had time for. Honestly, I do not see how the students today who have a gazillion things on their resume have time to become passionate about anything. Glad admissions were not as competitive in my day;).