<p>Don’t get so worried about “leadership”. Just do the work, even if its behind the scenes. College admins are smart enoough to know the leadership track in highschools, and that the new kids won’t suddenly become president of clubs, get starring roles, be voted captain. If you show consistentcy as best you can, that’s all you can do. </p>
<p>What colleges will see is this</p>
<p>A great student who had to switch schools at a tough time who did well in their classes, took a really full load, joined clubs, got involved behind the scenes, got some great recommendations and in a difficult situation did the best she could.</p>
<p>Whether you were president of three clubs and editor in cheif iis something you can’t help. The admins will see two transcripts and you can even write about your experience in an essay, without being too whiney.</p>
<p>Life is messy, but you shouldn’t get to focused on what you can’t fix, but stay on what you can. That is why I suggest going outside of the school for opportunities.</p>