<p>I completely agree that many student elections are popularity contests, and I agree completely with M’s Mom. My kids did comparatively little in school (outside of grades) – their major EC’s were in the community / our city and were off the beaten path. Both got into top 20 schools. Leadership can manifest itself different ways - it doesn’t have to be being president of a club.</p>
<p>Zombie Dante - you are going to want to correct your phrasing to “I am now a senior member” rather than “know.”</p>