Does he have to stick with this to the end?

CountingDown
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:50:41 +0000

Glad someone else mentioned the “sour grapes” aspect. While some may feel four years of band may not count for that much as an EC (though at some schools, I am all too aware that’s where the brightest kids in a less-than-challenging school find their niche), leadership does matter, esp. if you are looking to maximize merit $$.

I would suggest to my S that he take advantage of the leadership role to advocate changes that will improve his situation, as well as everyone else’s. What self-discovery and results that come from that experience may be just as life-changing as finding a new activity.