Here's an interesting look, a professor from the MIT admissions office discussing how Maker's should present their activities on an admissions resume (this thread got me wondering if encouraging DS's taking things apart and repurposing has potential payoffs.) She provides some interest perspective on just what is meaningful:

http://fora.tv/2013/05/19/MITs_Dr_Dawn_Wendell_When_Makers_Apply_to_College