Put Homecoming King on applications?

Applying to College
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<p>I was recently voted Homecoming King by my senior class and was wondering whether I should put it on college applications. </p>

<p>Some info about me:
4.0 GPA, always took hardest classes available
2240 SAT
12 College Credit Classes (9 AP, 3 Dual Enrollment)</p>

<p>I am mostly applying to ivy-caliber universities as well as 2 in-state schools. I don't want to seem arrogant in applications; the one reason I am considering including it is that all of my credentials weigh heavily to the academic side. This would at least show that I am respected by classmates and bring out a side of my personality that does not appear as strongly elsewhere.</p>

2

<p>Sure, put it in, but put it last on your list of awards.</p>

3

<p>The only question I have now is: where should put it? The common app only asks for academic honors and this certainly isn’t an extracurricular. Should I put it under Additional Information? This means I’d have to upload a document for something that takes a sentence to explain. Also note, this is my LEAST valued award and I want to make sure the admission officers understand that. </p>

<p>Any help is appreciated</p>

4

<p>Can you work it into a short answer question, perhaps in a whimsical way?</p>

5

<p>I dont think you need to worry that showing you have the respect/affection of your classmates could be offensive. On the contrary, with such an academic resume, I think it is an opportunity to show you are not one dimensional.</p>

6

<p>There are other ways to show your non-academic side (essay). I would leave homecoming king out.</p>

7

<p>I agree with Dowzerw…I would list it for that reason…</p>