This is my activities sheet on the Common Application. How can I improve how it looks and it’s impression on people?
Also, do post general tips on how to make these sheets attractive to colleges.
Journalism/Publication
Founder and President of Revista Cultural
Revista Cultural publishes the interesting works of students, lighting up conversations at school. I write something on politics for every edition.
12
School
3 hr/wk, 40 wk/yr
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Debate/Speech
Fellow of the Debate Group
Organize and engage in Model UN debates every week. Won various “Best Delegate” awards at conferences in Brazil and abroad. Chaired my conference.
10, 11, 12
Year
4.5 hr/wk, 46 wk/yr
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Student Govt./Politics
President of the Student Body
Changed my school through reforms. Incentivized student participation in clubs, campaigns, political/ideological discussions, and thought.
10, 11, 12
School
3 hr/wk, 40 wk/yr
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Cultural
Writing
Currently on a modernist phase with my poetry. I also write stories, including a book on life in the interior of São Paulo and philosophical essays.
9, 10, 11, 12
Year
3 hr/wk, 52 wk/yr
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Community Service (Volunteer)
Co-founder of SP-HumanNeeds
Started a campaign to raise food for incoming Syrian Refugees (after debating Syria in MUN), which led to a volunteer work organization in São Paulo.
11
School
2 hr/wk, 20 wk/yr
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Community Service (Volunteer)
Founder and President of the Volunteer Group
The group presents students with the possibility of helping others in Valinhos through volunteer work. Also got the school itself to offer work to us.
12
Year
2 hr/wk, 30 wk/yr
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Cultural
Co-Founder of the Book Club
Organize meetings to discuss selected readings with peers. I’m offering a reflection on State oppression with analysis of Brave New World and 1984.
12
School
2 hr/wk, 40 wk/yr
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