Leadership for Ivy League and Other Good Universities?

Hey everyone,

I am currently a rising senior and I have been stressing about my leadership status as I am applying to universities. These last three years, I have been trying to establish a passion that I can develop and focus on; my current passion is service work. I have travelled to various countries in Africa and Asia, and worked in various clubs that help my local community. Therefore, I put in my full focus on one specific club where I have been the Director of Global Projects for 2 years ( I decide on our projects around the world, contact various organizations and people, etc). This position has also helped me establish a preferred major to study in college (even though it is too early to decide) - International Relations - since I have gained an insight from conversing with various organizations/individuals from around the world and have research into their living conditions.

I am very stressed about the fact that this position isn’t the position that most universities gravitate towards. I simply decided to fixate on Director of GPs because it appeals to my interests and helps me pursue my major I want to study in the future. I am now afraid that since I do not have a presidency position, top universities will not consider me. I also have other leadership positions (not my main ones, but still important): VP of NHS, Secretary of the Student Council and captain of the Varsity Volleyball team - but, again, I am not the President of any club.

Thank you so much for reading my post (sorry it is so long)!

“afraid that since I do not have a presidency position, top universities will not consider me.” Well, they arent simply looking for leadership titles. Leadership is a quality. Nor is it just about clubs. What have you done with your community, how have you gained experience with organizations outside high school (not expensive trips?)

Do you know enough about what top colleges look for and value?

duplicate post to http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/2090852-leadership-for-ivy-leagues-or-other-good-universities.html