I was reviewing my son’s application and I noticed that under activities, for basketball, he listed his position as “left bench.”
It’s true, he played very little. He did go on to explain that he really enjoyed being on the team and it was a great way for him to meet a lot of new people as a freshman. His answer made me laugh, but how would it be viewed by admissions?
Thanks for your input!
Leave it in. Admissions will appreciate the humor, and honesty it conveys
I would leave it… it shows that he can be a member of a team without needing to be a star; and that he’s not un-afraid to step into a realm that may be a stretch for him. And humor…
Lots of high school humor is juvenile, overblown, and un-funny. This isn’t any of those things. It’s concise and understated, it communicates meaningful information, it’s wry and chuckle-worthy. Leave it in. Don’t do too much of it with other answers.
No clam fart but very good!
My younger son did much better on admissions than I expected. I think because he wasn’t afraid to use humor - especially self-deprecating humor. I think it’s fine.
That is a great answer! Humorous and descriptive for his situation. Nicely done.
A humorous concise answer that speaks volumes. Love it.
Agreed, it is great. Nothing wrong with putting a smile on an admission officer’s face.
Wonderful! Conveys personality and dry humor, acceptance, team work, all the things people have mentioned. Can’t you imagine a bored, tired admissions officer finding this? Great answer!
(My son has something similar about his clarinet playing on his resume and has now had a great job for 8 years. )
Thank you all for your positive responses! I really appreciate your input.
We will leave his response as is 
Thanks again!
You are lucky to have seen his essay- we never got the chance. Remember, it is HIS essay, not to be reworded by parents. Sounds like a great one- others gave great comments (better than mine would have been).
Yup, I like it. Admissions officer may remember it, and in a funny/positive way.
Always remember that your son is who he is. Never try to stuff him into the box you think committees are looking for. Thinking outside the limited box is a plus.