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Common App Activities: Make Research Stand Out
Rupesh RegmiMay 11, 2026 — 10 min read
In this blog
1. Why research belongs in the Activities section
2. Where to put research in your Activities list
3. Decide whether research needs more than one entry
4. How to write the role and organization lines
5. Use the 150 characters wisely
6. Handling publications, posters, and competitions
7. Estimating and reporting hours honestly
8. Making research understandable to non specialists
9. Balancing research with the rest of your activities
10. Common mistakes to avoid
11. A step by step checklist
12. Next steps
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