Question About Listing Answers In Supplements

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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I was wondering about listing answers in my supplement. I’ve read from multiple sources that there is no specific order, yet do I retain the authority to impose my own order? Do they want a list in the most basic sense or can I sort it (and then indicate my sorting) as I please?

For examples, the first prompt is:
“List the titles of the required readings from courses during the school year or summer that you enjoyed most in the past year. (150 words or less)”

Am I free to state In order of preference (beginning with most)" and then carry on with my list? I was just unsure if it would be a nuisance to include an ordering system or whether this is something they are indeed looking for (again, not looking for any specific order just how one chooses to order them).

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It probably doesn’t matter. If you want to order them in your own specific way, feel free to do so. I think as long as you answer the prompts, it doesn’t really matter what you do. For example, for the required reading one, I don’t plan to simply list books, I’ve picked a single book and give an explanation or blurb on it. So yes, you can do it in order of preference or however you choose.