Filling out the Common Application can be a simple yet time-consuming task. While the majority of the form is objective in nature, there are some subjective elements. One of these is the Activities List. Today, we’ll be discussing how to make the most of it.  

Let’s start with the basics. You can enter up to 10 activities that you have engaged with during high school, i.e., grades 9-12. For each, you must provide the following:

1. Activity Type: There’s a dropdown menu that typically covers most activities. If your engagement does not fall into any of the given categories, you can choose the “other club/activity” option.