Application Information Just Clutter?

Applying to College
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<p>So I've compiled a "Look how awesome I am" list for applications and for a record that might help me with essays and whatnot, but I've read in some places that you don't want too much clutter. Are there any items on here that you would recommend removing? Should I elaborate on everything, or leave it as is?</p>

<p>Leadership</p>

<p>Student Council member (2011-2013), Student Council treasurer (2012-2013), National Honor Society member (2012-2013), Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy Mathematics Teacher Aide (Calculus) (2011-2012), </p>

<p>Volunteer Activities</p>

<pre><code>Poore Medical Clinic Head Groundskeeper (2011-2012), Humane Society Volunteer (2009-2011), Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy Mathematics Tutor (2010-2012), Flagstaff Family Food Center Volunteer Server (Fall 2010), Volunteer at Saint Mary's Food Bank (Spring 2011), member of the cast of "Yellow Belly Ponderosa" educational theatrical project
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<p>Other Extracurricular Activities</p>

<pre><code>NAU Wilder Microbiology Lab research assistant (2011-2013), Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy's African Drum and Dance group member (2011-2013), Conventus Orthopaedics summer internship (2012), Student of the Quarter (Art and Mathematics), NAU "High School Math Day" second place, high honor roll, Mathematics Student of the Year, FALA Physics Bridge Building Competition first place, star of first place Fringe Festival theatrical production "Arrhythmia"
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<p>It appears that you have your entries in odd places: is NHS leadership? is a theatrical project volunteering? is Student of the Quarter an EC?</p>

<p>Also, it is impossible to determine if these entries represent your passions or if they are mere clutter. How much time do you invest in each? Would you be excited about an opportunity to discuss each in an interview for 10-15 minutes?</p>

<p>Finally, be sure to include specfic activites for each entry. What does a Head Groundskeeper do? The answer might be telling one new person where to pick up litter or it might be directing the efforts of a crew of 20 skilled tradesmen.</p>