If you submit the common app online, how would you attach an activity list? On the extracurricular chart, it says to use the space for additional information if you need more room, but can I mail them my activity list instead?
<p>I have the same question. Do you have to use the EC list on the Common App if you make your own Activity List?</p>
<p>where is the space for "additional information," please</p>
<p>Any attachments that you have are mailed separately. The college prints off the information from the online application and puts it into your file. When the attachments come in, they are added to your file. Put a heading on each attachment with whatever information that they require. This will probably be your name and social security number.</p>
<p>The fact that you have to do it this way just makes me personally think that it is better to fill out the application in ink and mail it with the attachments already attached. This is just my own opinion.</p>
<p>I agree. Im going to fill mine out in ink to make sure that everything is sent at the same time and not lost. Plus, that way I will know that they definitely received my activities list and description, a very important part of the application. What does everyone else think about this?</p>
<p>NO G8 SN:According to Acing the College Application by Hernandez, you should use the chart on the application whether you plan on attaching something or not...colleges think it's rude not to. </p>
<p>altf4: The additional information section is at the very end of the common application online...right after the space for your essay on the last page. However, on the paper application this space doesn't exist. </p>
<p>cheertator: Thanks for the response! And I definitely agree that it does seem best to just fill out a paper application instead of applying online. However, some of the colleges that I'm applying to (ex: Colgate) waive their application fee if you apply online, so that's why I was wondering about the activity list. Thanks so much.</p>
<p>As it says in "Acing the College Application", do not just write "Attached" on the form if you attach a separate activity-list or resume. They want a summary on the application form even if you include a more detailed attachment.</p>
<p>"Acing the College Application" is a very good book. It is concise and relates everything you need to know directly to the application. The author recommends strongly against using a resume, and thinks everyone should use an activity-list instead.</p>
<p>One of my biggest ECs includes a full-time summer internship at City of Hope National Med Center. It is where I do my independent research for ISEF/Siemens. I've done it for two years and it pays $3,000/summer. Should I put this in the EC or work section?</p>