Leadership Extracurriculars for High School Students
Explore student government, Model UN, Boys/Girls State, Eagle Scout, debate, and service-based leadership programs that colleges value highly.
Leadership Program Categories
- Civic Programs: Boys/Girls State, student government, Model UN, mock trial
- Scouting: Eagle Scout, Girl Scout Gold Award
- Debate & Speech: NSDA, policy debate, public forum, Lincoln-Douglas
- Scholarship Leadership: QuestBridge, Posse Foundation, Coca-Cola Scholars, Gates Scholarship
- Service Leadership: Key Club, Interact, Best Buddies chapter leadership
What Colleges Look for in Leadership
Colleges value demonstrated impact over nominal titles. Students who built something, organized people, and created measurable change stand out far more than those who simply held positions.