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student government - CommonApp EC Activity SHORT!



randomzm 10 / 20  
Nov 30, 2008   #1
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities (extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience)(150 words or fewer).

Unquestionably, the activity I have been most involved in is student government. It was not uncommon for me to stay after school for four or five hours to plan fundraisers and other functions. It has been a tremendous investment, but my peers chose me for the task, and I try my hardest not to let them down. Being class president is also a learning process. For instance, I was entirely committed to the idea of a chocolate-themed prom, and fought hard for it, but my peers disagreed, and in the end we chose a different theme. Naturally, I was disappointed, but I learned that no matter how much I disagree with an idea, I cannot let that keep me from contributing all I can to its success. What a success it was, too; my classmates and I managed to organize the largest, most expensive prom in our school's history.

aljashamy 1 / 4  
Nov 30, 2008   #2
good choice to elaborate on! Lots of responsibility comes with student government, and if you feel that this is too short then I think you can personalize it a bit. What I mean is that you can add a bit of your own personal insight about this position. Decision making often is a process that deals with great contemplation outside the realms of meetings, and same goes for your responsibility as a student leader. You can talk about how as a student leader the outcome of your decisions effect everyone, and that you were always meticulous about listening to all before you made your decisions. It shows that you are a great listener and leader who actively evaluates him/herself.

But, what you have right now is really great. You were able to describe attributes about yourself without explicitly stating them, job well done!
EF_Kevin 8 / 13053  
Dec 1, 2008   #3
It would be cool and lively to use an exclamation mark, here:

What a success it was, too! my classmates and I managed to organize the largest, most expensive prom in our school's history.

Also, you might want to add one more sentence at the end so that it does not end up having been all about the prom. Wrap it up with a profound sentence of reflection!

:)
OP randomzm 10 / 20  
Dec 1, 2008   #4
great recommendations! Thanks!


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