10th Grade Resource

Leadership Development Workbook

Build leadership skills with goal tracking

Sections

Why Leadership Matters for College Admissions

Real Admissions Officer Insights

"We don't just count titles. We look for students who made a real difference, regardless of their position." - Stanford Admissions

"Leadership isn't always being president. It's initiative, collaboration, and impact." - MIT Admissions

"Show us how you influenced others and created positive change." - Harvard Admissions

What Colleges Value

  • • Initiative & self-starting
  • • Problem-solving skills
  • • Collaboration & teamwork
  • • Measurable impact
  • • Sustained commitment

Leadership Myths

  • ❌ Must be president/captain
  • ❌ Quantity over quality
  • ❌ Only formal positions count
  • ❌ Need to start everything new
  • ❌ Leadership = popularity

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