<p>Leadership is not having a title, any title. It’s a quality. The idea is that kids who are empowered to take on legit responsibilities, commit over time, and have some impact, will continue to reflect that quality (and others) in the college environment. And, in their future lives. That’s not Prez of Stu Govt, speaking at a pep rally or, as we joke, running the prom decorating committee. It’s not founding the pie club. It’s kids with the vision to identify needs and opportunities and pursue them. Not only what serves their own interests or career goals (or college hopes.)</p>
<p>Btw, classroom efforts are still within the high school. Broaden your horizons, climb out of that comfort zone. Leaders do.</p>
<p>True, the world needs followers, too. And so does Harvard. But with 35000 kids to choose among, a good half of whom will be great candidates, you want to show your best, as they need it to be.</p>