<p>So far in terms of extracurriculars I'm involved in most of the clubs I'm in and I have a fair few awards from some academic competitions. But are officer positions important when applying for colleges? Because in my school some of the elections are huge popularity contests so it's really not a fair run. :/ Also are extracurriculars listed on high school transcripts? I thought on those things there were only GPA's, classes taken, grades received, test scores, etc.</p>
<p>They’re better than average EC’s, but nothing amazing, except maybe Class president or National honor society president, which is definitely more impressive than president of say math club. But there are plenty of other ways you can shine through your ECs. Run in the elections though and see what happens!</p>
<p>In my high school it seemed like most elections would be popularity contests and some were, but in the majority of elections, particularly the big ones, my classmates DID care and respect candidates who show promise and will definitely help the class. i.e the best person was usually elected and not simply the person with the most friends.</p>
<p>The same thing occurs at my school, and I’m assuming at most others. I can say I ran for NHS president (and by that I mean heads down, hands up voting of the 30 members of NHS) and came in a close second, but that’s not going to mean anything to the admissions offices…</p>
<p>That’s how it is at my school too. Whenever we elect officers for clubs, it’s just a popularity contest. I am Secretary of one club, but that’s it. I’ve run for other officer positions in other clubs but I never win.</p>
<p>Far more important than having a title is being able to cite specific accomplishments. Did you have an impact?</p>
<p>I believe it is definitely more impressive to have been an active member with tanglible achievements of a club that reflects your passion than another NHS President who does nothing but hold the clipboard for the faculty advisor.</p>