Hi everyone, I'm starting to work on my college applications and I'm not sure what to include in the extracurricular section. Should I list everything I've done, or only the activities I'm most passionate about? How should I prioritize my activities? Thanks for your help!
Hello! It's great that you're thinking about how to best present your extracurricular activities on your college applications. When it comes to the extracurricular section, you should focus on quality over quantity.
Listing only the activities you're most passionate about and have dedicated significant time to will help showcase your dedication and interests better. Remember, colleges want to see that you're engaged and committed to your activities, not just participating in a long list of superficial involvements.
To prioritize your activities, you can start by listing them in order of importance to you, taking into account the level of involvement, impact, and personal growth you experienced in each. For example, if you held a leadership position in a club and led a successful project, prioritize that activity over one where you were a casual member.
Don't worry if your list isn't excessively long - what matters most is that your application reflects who you are and what you care about. Best of luck!
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