Debating whether or not to put it on.
Here’s how I see it
Pros:
adds a new dimension to my application: profile does not point to the popular type (do not play a sport, good grades)
shows respect and approval of peers + from a large public school
Asian Americans are apparently rated lower on personality scores so I think this is good at dispelling that
I also state that I would like to run for public office some day so peer approval might be important.
Cons:
seems stupid
do college admissions actually care about something so trivial? It seems like a dumb HS popularity award
may indicate that I take this too seriously + indicates immaturity?
The way I personally saw winning HC court was that my peers respected me and I have high approval throughout the student body.
I think that you should put it on if you have room and it is not taking up a space that could be used for another activity. I agree that it shows you have the respect of your peers. Congrats!
I say leave it off. You don’t want to leave colleges with the impression that winning a popularity contest is one of the most important awards you’ve received. It’s nice, but it was more of a gift. It’s not like you had to work hard towards an accomplishment to earn it.
I will be tie breaker (ha!) and say put it on but put it in a low spot – like 2nd to last. And say something like 'Homecoming Court: Voted by classmates to be one of X students on 2018 Homecoming court to represent school during Spirit Week" – something like that. Avoid word Prince. :).
I think colleges want students who are well liked by their peers and bring social skills to college, and, alas, I agree with you that it does goes against stereotype for Asian American students so it may make you stand out.
And I would go further to say you did accomplish this by being a respected student at your school.
@uwuowo ,
Instead of listing it, would you consider weaving it into your essay? You could make yourvessay interesting and insightlful (as opposed to predictable and ho hum).
I would include it. I agree with the wording above re “voted by peers…spirit week”. I think it shows qualities important to a college, including the fact you get along well with others. But yes, list in the 9th or 10th spot. May sire you include what this means in the description.