About elaborating on extracurriculars...

<p>Would it be to my disadvantage to attach one sheet briefly describing (one sentence max) each of my extracurriculars? I am nervous about my extracurriculars just looking like a list without any substance to it.</p>

<p>For example:</p>

<p>Community Service
2010 (Summer weekly): volunteer in Children’s Discovery room at the Neighborhood House (an immigrant/refugee resource center) and help teach basic language skills to school-bound kids whose primary language is not English
...</p>

<p>Theatre
Winter Early 2009: Little Rock, 1957 at Youth Performance Company, Suzie Lou/Ensemble, 25 performances including school days, 2009 MN Ivey Award for Best Production (Only youth theatre show to have won this award)
...</p>

<p>I think this would be beneficial to adcoms because I plan to lump all my service work together under one "activity" (same with theatre shows, etc.) I want to make sure they see the passion I have for every thing I'm committed to, and I don't think that is visible on a list. I know there is a section to elaborate on what one particular activity means to you, but I don't want the rest to go unspoken for.</p>

<p>From Common App:
"To allow us to focus on the highlights of your activities, please complete this section even if you plan to attach a résumé. You can use the Add activity button to list up to 12 activities; if you need more space, please use the Additional Information area of the Writing section"</p>

<p>Anyone have any thoughts on this? Will it possibly backfire or be seen as a negative thing?</p>

<p>I think it sounds like a good plan. Many people choose to attach a resume to CommonApp b/c they feel as though 12 spaces is not enough to elaborate on their ECs. I think what you’re doing is fine; just make sure the descriptions aren’t too lengthy.</p>

<p>Thanks! I’m totally in agreement with ya! Anyone out there who thinks it’s a bad idea?</p>

<p>I think it’s a good idea as long as you’re not overdoing it. One sentence sounds fine to me :)</p>