<p>I am writing about my involvement with robotics club in my common app essay, and common app short answer, and my teachers have all surely mentioned it in their recs. Should I tone it down a bit and write my short answer about something else so I don't look single-minded?</p>
<p>If you've already mentioned it, why mention it again? You want to let the admissions officer get as full of a glimpse of you as they can. Don't repeat stuff that have already been stated.</p>