<p>How should I format the optional part where I list my activities?</p>
<p>I wrote it like a short narrative and described each activity I participated in and why I stopped participating in some... Is that okay?</p>
<p>That should be fine! I had prepared a resume to attach to my common app, so I copied and pasted it into that space</p>
<p>Are you doing the optional personal statement?
I don’t think I have time to write one on top of writing one for Rutgers and the Common App…</p>
<p>Will it reflect poorly on me if I don’t submit one?</p>
<p>Well, it’s optional, no? Although, I just used my common app essay.</p>
<p>Maybe I’ll do that. My essay for common app seems to fit the guidelines… Thanks! 
Best of luck to you!!</p>
<p>You too! I think it would be silly for it to reflect poorly on you for not submitting an essay, but as long as it’s a good essay, it couldn’t hurt to submit! Are you applying to the Honors College?</p>
<p>I probably will even though it’s another essay to write. 
What do you think it would take to get in?
GPA and SAT and ACT score-wise?</p>
<p>No real idea. I think they say there are no cutoffs? Although in terms of SATs, I’ve heard it’s 600 or above on all sections in one sitting</p>
<p>That’s not bad. My best in one sitting is 2150 (640CR, 700M, and 770W).</p>