Student Government Problem

Applying to College
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<p>Hi, I was wondering about how I should list my participation in student government considering: </p>

<p>Freshman Year - Elected
Sophomore Year- Ran but not elected.
Junior Year - Elected
Senior Year - Elected </p>

<p>Does it look "bad" to colleges to have that gap? Would it serve me better to just list that I was in Student Government junior and senior year? Or should I say Freshman, Junior, and senior? </p>

<p>Not sure if it's of any value but I am genuinely interested in government. I plan to study business and poly sci in college. I also intend to make that clear in my application.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>You are way over-thinking this. </p>

<p>I am sure it mattered to you a great deal when you were not elected for your sophomore year, but it will not matter in the slightest to the colleges and universities that you apply to.</p>

<p>If you were in student government in grades 9, 11 and 12, say so.</p>

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<p>Haha, thanks Sikorsky. I’m not surprised that it seems like I am over-thinking it. I am a little too nervous about the whole process. Thank you for your response, it is indeed helpful.</p>

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<p>Yeah, that can surely happen. The whole process can be absolutely crazy-making.</p>

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<p>Looks fine, but don’t mention when you ran and were not elected.</p>

<p>Good luck with your apps!</p>