Hey guys, I'm trying to fill out the activity section of my college applications, but I'm not sure how much detail I should go into. Are there any good examples out there of how to list and describe your activities?
When filling out the activity section of your college applications, you want to be concise but communicative regarding your roles, responsibilities, and accomplishments. Typically, you'll want to include the activity's official name or title, how many hours per week you participated, how many weeks per year you were involved, the years during high school you participated, and any leadership roles you held.
Let's consider three examples:
1) Varsity Soccer: Co-captain for 2 years. Led team to division championships in junior and senior years. Dedicated 15 hours/week during the soccer season.
In this example, we see the sport, the leadership role, a significant accomplishment, and the time commitment.
2) Debate Club: Member for 4 years, serving as Club President in senior year. Organized biweekly meetings and annual school-wide debates. Spent 6 hours/week on preparation and club meetings.
In this case, the applicant indicated their role, specific achievements, the duration of commitment, and the time spent each week.
3) Math Tutoring: Volunteered at a local middle school, tutoring students in algebra and geometry. Contributed 3 hours every weekend during junior and senior years.
Finally, this example illustrates a community service activity, the kind of service done, and the regularity and duration of the activity.
Remember to list them in descending order of importance to you. This order might not necessarily be based on the amount of time you spent on them, but rather their significance to you and your growth.
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