Would starting a club be a bad idea?

tigerton · 11-19-2009, 06:36 AM

I currently am in and hold leadership positions in Mu Alpha Theta, FIRST Robotics, Academic team, and NHS. My school has no Science NHS. Would starting it be too much?

eating food · 11-19-2009, 10:50 AM

Not at all! In fact, I think starting clubs in addition to all of the other activities I was doing was one of the main things that got me in.

princeton12 · 11-19-2009, 11:36 AM

As long as you make clear on your application which activities you are most dedicated and passionate about (and your commitment in those activities reflects that) you should be fine.

I think colleges are more concerned with depth of extracurriculars and not just how many clubs you're a member of. Taking officerships and other leadership roles in the things that interest you most is the best way to go.

Don't get leadership positions just to get ahead, but only when you are passionate about the activity.

Basically, just try not to look shallow in your application.

tigerton · 11-19-2009, 02:16 PM

The thing is, I am passionate about science and I would be very willing to start a SNHS chapter, but I already have so many clubs after school. It'd have to meet once a month. Also, I don't know anyone who would join or start it with me. They'd think I am crazy for trying to do it.

austriangirl · 11-19-2009, 02:21 PM

i think you should only do it if your other activities don´t "suffer" by you getting another think to worry about. I don´t really know much about clubs at american high schools, but i have founded a cultural club in vienna, austria 3 years ago and my grades went down because it was sooo friekin much work... i guess it is different though, because we had to establish a club house, raise the funds and organize EVERYTHing without any help from school or anything like that.... building your own infrastructure of information, organization is a hell lot of work...
but if you´d like to do it, you can just try. whats the worst thing that can happen? you fail in establishing the club but you still have had the experience, and you dont have to mention it on your app ^^

itry · 11-19-2009, 03:32 PM

First!~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saugus · 11-19-2009, 05:43 PM

Do it. Getting members is easier than you think.

wasslion · 11-19-2009, 05:55 PM

I don't think you would be spread too thin. The hard part is convincing the administrators you're not a crazed college applicant.

tigerton · 11-20-2009, 04:32 PM

I will do it then. Now, to find a teacher sponsor...

fauve · 11-20-2009, 09:56 PM

How would a Science National Honor Society really differ from NHS? I don't think adcoms will be much impressed, unless you undertook a significant community volunteer project, such as teaching science to little kids, etc.

Your time might be better spent digging deeper into Robotics projects/competitions.

Saugus · 11-20-2009, 10:25 PM

^
Yeah, I wouldn't call it a science Honor Society. That's kind of infringing a bit.

Just call it "Science Club" and tell people that they can achieve nerdvana if they join. Lol.

Engineerjw · 11-20-2009, 10:49 PM

Maybe you could do out of school stuff.

tigerton · 11-20-2009, 10:52 PM

Science National Honor Society
This is not a NHS?

On the other hand, maybe I should consider out of school activities more heavily than another in-school. I am lacking some out of school activities. How important and what kind of school-independent activities should I shoot for? It's kind of too late for an eagle scout or anything like that.

FresnoMom · 11-21-2009, 11:00 AM

Post #4....are you saying that you want to start a club that meets once a month? That's great if that is your passion but don't do it for college apps. Colleges want to see depth and not just a laundry list of activities...

Shnead · 11-22-2009, 02:56 AM

Not at all. My friends and I are starting a club. I'm pretty sure it would show leadership ability and all that good stuff that makes the admission board **** themselves out of happiness.