The Activities section gives students 10 slots (plus 5 for Honors & Awards) to capture everything from clubs and jobs to volunteer work and leadership roles — but each entry comes with strict character limits. That means every word has to count.
Admittedly's guide walks through:
- Pointers for building a strong list — quantify your impact, highlight selectivity, trim ruthlessly, and more
- Tips to help you get started if you're feeling stuck
- A Verb Bank to help you use strong, varied verbs without overdoing it
- Bland vs. Excellent examples to help you recognize what separates a forgettable entry from a standout one
- A Self-Edit Checklist to guide your final revisions
We recommend running through the checklist once you have a first draft of your activities list — it's a great way to arrive at your next Milestone meeting with a strong, polished draft in hand!
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