I’m considering running for corresponding secretary or treasurer for student council for my senior year but I have no experience in student council/class officer. I’ve noticed that most kids that got into high ranking schools did student council under their extracurriculars. . Is student council really that important for extracurriculars in college apps? I’m aiming to get into UVA or a school around that same rank.
Here’s my extracurriculars:
Boys Lacrosse
Science league
Peer Leading
National Honor Society
Videotaping sports for school (this is more of a hobby, but still counts)
I have a relatively high GPA (3.77 unweighted). If I make the effort to run for student council and commit to it senior year, to what extent will that increase my chances for admissions?