Before & After: See the Difference
Real examples of how we transform activities descriptions.
Club member, attended meetings, helped with events
Founded community service initiative; recruited 25 members; organized 12 donation drives raising $8K for local food bank
Worked at restaurant doing various tasks
Trained 8 new staff; managed weekend shifts (30hrs/wk); promoted to shift lead within 4 months
Captain of varsity soccer team
Led 22-player roster to regional finals; instituted pre-game film review; reduced team injuries 40% via new warmup protocol
Common Activities Section Mistakes
Listing duties, not impact
"Attended meetings" vs. "Proposed and passed new recycling initiative"
Wasting characters
"I was responsible for" (23 chars wasted) vs. just describing what you did
No quantification
"Raised money" vs. "Raised $4,200 through 3 fundraising campaigns"
Wrong order
Prestigious activities first vs. most meaningful activities first
Common Questions
Why does the activities section matter so much?
The activities section is often overlooked, but it's where admissions officers spend significant time. A well-written activities list can differentiate you from applicants with similar stats and essays.
How do I describe activities in 150 characters?
Every character counts. Use action verbs, quantify impact, and cut unnecessary words. We help you distill complex activities into punchy, impactful descriptions.
What order should my activities be in?
Generally, order by importance to you, not prestige. Your spike activities should be at the top. We can help you determine the optimal order for your specific profile.
Do you help with the Additional Information section?
Yes! The Additional Information section is crucial for context. We can help you decide what to include and how to frame it effectively.