<p>David I must say, you cannot blame someone for joining clubs for the sake of their college app. Its the colleges that have created this convoluted system, not the kids. If he leads the club effectively and participates thoroughly, what does it matter what his intentions are? Should someone be screwed out of thousands in money or acceptance to a high tier college because they refused to pursue clubs they had no actual interest in? If anything, doing something despite enjoyment from it is as worthy a sign of dedication to academics as doing it with passion is.</p>