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Common App Activities: A No Nonsense Guide
Rupesh RegmiMay 8, 2026 — 12 min read
In this blog
1. What the Activities Section Really Does
2. What Counts as an Activity
3. How Many Activities You Actually Need
4. Choosing Which Activities To Include
5. Ordering Your Activities Strategically
6. Writing Strong 150 Character Descriptions
7. Reporting Time and Commitment Honestly
8. Including Informal and Nontraditional Activities
9. Making Your List Match Your Application Story
10. A Simple Workflow To Build Your Activities List
11. Common Mistakes To Avoid
12. How WiseAdmit Can Help
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