How do I survive in a school with a 3600 kids (competition) !! gahh!

[mikemac]

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I am trying to gain leadership through clubs but it is impossible… all of the popular clubs have around 50 people in them and everyone want to be a leader. I see people that are like president of 4 or 5 clubs, that is literally impossible in my school ( I am VP (junior) => President (senior) of one club and that pretty much the most I can do.)

Can’t help you with advice on the academics, but for the ECs there is something you should know. As Stanford says in its admission FAQ

We are more interested in the depth of your commitment and achievement than in the sheer quantity of your activities. An exceptional experience in one or two activities demonstrates your dedication more than minimal participation in five or six clubs. We want to see the impact your participation has had on that club or organization, in your school, or in the larger community.

So what you need to do is make this club the best its ever been, so that 5 years from now teachers will be saying “remember when the X club did Y and Z, brought in A and B as speakers?”</p>