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Common App Activities: A Practical Guide
Rupesh RegmiApr 4, 2026 — 9 min read
In this blog
1. What the Activities Section Actually Does
2. Choosing Which Activities to Include
3. Ordering Your Activities Strategically
4. Writing Strong 150 Character Descriptions
5. Accounting Honestly for Time and Commitment
6. Including Informal and Nontraditional Activities
7. Making Your List Match Your Application Story
8. Common App Specific Tips and Pitfalls
9. A Simple Workflow to Build Your List
10. Where to Get More Help
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