How to show my leadership is/was real?

Applying to College
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<p>I'm worried I look like one of those stacked applicants that loads up on a bunch of ECs and get leadership positions and then does nothing. I'm concertmaster of my orchestra, math team captain, physics team captain, class vice president, chairman for prom committee, board of education student representative (last three are related), co-editor (essentially vice editor in chief) of the newspaper, and secretary of national honor society. Maybe a few more that I was randomly elected in, but those are unimportant and are probably just for resume padding haha.</p>

<p>So yeah, its a lot, but I definitely devote myself to these positions, and can explain what I do in all of them. A lot of them were gained through my excellence in what I do and elections. Where should I put my explanations? Additional info? Or should I attach a resume? </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Your explanations should be what you accomplished in them. Of instance, if you established new policies, organized new programs, increased membership, raised money, started new sections of the newspaper or suggested newspaper stories that highlighted issues or resulted in awards – those are how you prove that you were a leader in more than name only.</p>

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<p>^Agreed.</p>

<p>Also, often times if your contributions to your school are significant it will be hard for your teachers not to talk about them in your recommendations. Keep in mind though, this does not mean an ideal recommendation includes a litany of activities and positions.</p>

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<p>Thanks for those examples, I have a good idea of what to write. So where should I write some of these things down? Attach a resume or additional info?</p>