I’m having trouble filling out my common app activities section (because I have so many, don’t know what to include, and don’t know how to phrase certain things). If anybody can help, please PM me. I’d really appreciate it! I’d love to help you as well.
The Common App doesn’t open until August 1.
But others with the same problem have grouped activities together.
Be careful not to look like you spend all your time dabbling without being a real dependable member of any particular group or activity.
List the ones where you spend the most time… They want deep endeavors, not a bunch of thinly supported activities.
If you have done local fundraisers for big organizations like American Heart Association or Toys for Tots etc, is it ok to list those charities by name in the heading of your volunteer work activity?
I’ve got a lot of activities too. Try to include the ones that you care about the most and may have written about in your essays. Use ones that you have a leadership position in or have won an award for.
I also try to add well-known activities, like FBLA or NHS, before I would add something like my school’s own Spanish club. Just go with whatever feels right, honestly.