Top 3 ways to make your Extracurricular Activities sound interesting.

Many common extracurriculars sound familiar to admissions officers. Here are top three ways to Spice Up Your Extracurriculars on Common App (The last one is a gem).

1. Get specific. Don't just say you volunteered - explain who and how you helped. Did you find homes, provide food, or something else impactful? Details make it vivid.

2. Add numbers. Quantify your tasks if possible. Rather than just planting trees, note how many. Figures prove your dedication.

3. Add some (appropriate) fun! Admissions officers speed-read applications. Thus, funny, witty, and enigmatic description would mark a nice stop for readers. Let us give you an example: If you opened a student running club at school or in your neighborhood, instead of writing “Opened a running club. Developed training strategies and led daily morning exercises”, you might write something like “Inspired dormant student potatoes into gazelles, planning workouts, travel, budgeting-then smiling as they found courage&forged bonds racing together.”

With vivid details, numbers, and tasteful humor, you can showcase your authentic self beyond just checking boxes.

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