<p>My high school currently does not have an active Mu Alpha Theta chapter. I want to join a society like this, but I cannot because my school doesn’t run this program. I think that founding a Mu Alpha Theta chapter at my school will help my chances of getting into a better college. Will this look good on my college apps? And if so, how would I go about doing this? I don’t know if it’s even possible! Should I talk to my guidance counselor if I want to found a chapter? And does anyone know the responsibilities included if I decide to do this? Thanks for all your help!!</p>
<p>Impaler 19:</p>
<p>First of all, I would like to you know that I am very impressed. Your thinking is absolutely on the right track! The first thing that you should think before making a decision in any scenario is this: “WWCL?” (“What Would Colleges Like?”) I am incredibly impressed that you’ve already caught on to this incredibly important mantra at this stage in your life. By always keeping your resume in mind, you will guarantee yourself a successful and fulfilling life. </p>
<p>Now, onto your question. As you must know, colleges love to see leadership. In fact, there’s a common rumor that colleges don’t read your application; after making sure that your scores are within a reasonable range, they run your application through a computer program that counts the words “founder,” “president,” “co-president,” “secretary,” etc., and uses a complicated quadratic equation to calculate the exact extent of your leadership ability. This, in conjunction with your statistics, is used to calculate your probability of admission. (Then – or so the rumor goes! 
– dice-rolling is used to make the final decision. Ah, yes, there is a bit of arbitrariness – but such is life, Impaler19. Such is life.) This is just a rumor, of course, but there is certainly merit to it! Every time a college admissions officer sees the word “founder” or “president” (and this applies doubly if you are both the founder and the president), his or her thought process is this, verbatim: “Wow, this student takes initiative. I love to see a student that takes initiative. This student must be very passionate about this club. I love to see a student that is passionate.” The exact structure of the sentences varies according to the educational background of the admissions officer, of course (I suppose “verbatim” was a poor word choice), but the content is exactly the same. Then, the officer proceeds to think (and this part is an exact quotation): “This looks good.” Check.</p>
<p>So, yes, this looks good. You’ve got this, Impaler19. You’re ahead of the game.</p>
<p>Now, as for your other questions: My knowledge is not infinite, of course. I’m not sure exactly how one would go about founding a chapter of Mu Alpha Theta in your particular school. You see, the administration of each school – and the way that each school chooses to run its clubs – varies. So I think you’re on your own for this one, Impaler19. But I think you can handle it, really. Talking to your guidance counselor would be a good first step – perhaps this counselor could point you in the right direction: guide you, if you will. Your counselor, too, will be impressed by your initiative and your passion. He or she will henceforth support you in every step of the college admissions process. You’ll get another leg up! Good choice, Impaler19.</p>
<p>Now, I believe you asked one more question, regarding, if I recall correctly, “responsibilities.”</p>
<p>I’m gonna let you in on a little secret, Impaler19. You know the rumor about how colleges just count leadership-related words in your application? Well, you see, nowhere in this procedure is your actual devotion to the club taken into account. All that matters is the word “founder” appearing on your resume. Therefore, you are technically absolved of responsibilities. You must keep up appearances, though, implying that the club exists, so I would recommend at least bi-monthly meetings and a project or two per year. As president, naturally, your responsibility would be to conduct these meetings and organize these projects. Alternately, you could elect a secretary to take care of this for you. It really doesn’t matter. Having founded a club will prove your passion enough, believe you me!</p>
<p>Good luck, Impaler19! Once more, I am impressed with your foresight, and I wish you the best of luck in your college-related endeavors.</p>
<p>Poseur</p>
<p>Another grade A response, Poseur! I’m glad our community has people who has such a found, strong knowledge of college admissions. <3</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your response Poseur! It was very detailed and helpful. You have convinced me to do this, I just hope I can and it works out. Thanks again for your help!</p>
<p>Poseur’s response seemed almost sarcastic, but I guess he’s right about it. Will starting a chapter like Mu Alpha Theta be too late as a Senior next year?</p>
<p>I’m amazed that you didn’t catch the sarcasm.</p>
<p>Seriously, aren’t CCers supposed to be supersmart? And you guys didn’t catch the sarcasm? My, my. On a positive note, nice post, Poseur!</p>
<p>*I’m amazed that you didn’t catch the sarcasm. *</p>
<p>lulz.</p>
<p>I’ve been in Mu Alpha Theta for 4 years. It’s not a big deal at all. Found something that actually matters.</p>
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<p>Lol. That makes absolute, perfect, 100% sense.</p>
<p>Right.</p>
<p>Speaking of founding things that actually mattered, guess who is the founder of The Table Tennis Club at my school?</p>
<p>LOL!! I can’t believe someone actually didn’t catch the sarcasm in that post. I don’t even want to know how you do in catching the tone of CR passages, then. Anyway, to quote someone above, Grade-A advice indeed, Poseur :P</p>
<p>Oh, you guys are so super-duper smart! I can’t believe I’m so stupid!! Even though what Poseur said actually had good advice and information in it, I guess I shouldn’t follow it because a couple of a-holes only see the evil in people. What was I thinking believing that people on this website are actually trying to help me?!!</p>
<p>Good job guys, you all get golden stars because wish I was as smart as you.</p>
<p>Poor use of the subjunctive. C- for effort.</p>
<p>Impaler,</p>
<p>Poseur was sarcastically giving you BAD advice. Don’t follow it. Honestly, Mu Alpha Theta is not a big deal and probably won’t make a huge difference. However, if you have a passion for Math then go do it, but don’t start a club just because of college admission - adcoms will see right through it.</p>
<p>Well then what should I do, rockerguyasj, I need some good EC’s!</p>
<p>Poseur… get a girlfriend</p>
<p>I’m a girl, brah. Cyb0r?</p>
<p>Impaler, we have good reason to only see the evil in others while on CC.</p>
<p>Do you want some real advice? Stop thinking about what colleges think will look good and start doing stuff that you want. We don’t live to serve admissions officers.</p>
<p>^Good advice.
Like a famous song says, “Just live your life.” Hahaha, sorry I couldn’t help myself.</p>
<p>But seriously, just do what you want. I didn’t even think about my ECs until I did my applications and just focused on the ones which truly REPRESENT what I am passionate about. Like I said, if you have a true interest in math, and do math competitions, like the AMC, then maybe starting a chapter of Mu Alpha Theta makes sense.</p>
<p>I don’t appreciate you trying to impale things, especially with my birthday number! If you don’t know what I am talking about, Garrett is a masculine Irish, and Anglo-Saxon first name, or surname meaning “Lord of the spear”, “god of the spear” or " spear wielder".</p>
<p>^lol irish</p>