My main qualm with the admission process is with ECs. They stress leadership positions, so at my school every year maybe 3-4 “Help send money to ______” clubs pop up. They last a couple months and don’t donate much money. Kids participate them just to look good for schools and don’t really care about the cause. Similarly, kids with no intention of helping out with the club seek leadership positions when the more active club members should really be winning because they would help out.