How to Describe Activities on Your College Application
How to Describe Activities on Your College Application
The activity section is where your student lists their high school involvement. Sounds simple right?
Wrong. The activity section is a key part of the Common App where your student can continue to tell their story. You don’t want to repeat something that the admissions officer already knows.
In this guide, you’ll learn:
3 key questions to help your student be strategic in their activity descriptions
68 unique activity verbs
5 real-world examples of great activity descriptions