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Difficulty in writing details of each extracurricular activity [100 characters only?]



serendipity11 2 / 6  
Oct 20, 2010   #1
I am completing common application online and I have difficulty completing a 'school activities' tab. I have to wrtie 'Details&Accomplishments' of each activities but the problem is ONLY 100characters are available.

I wrote about Amneesty International club. And its 'details and acoomplishments' go like this.

"Amnesty International, I did two big projects: Human rights in N.Korea and violation of human rights in China"

this is already over 100 characters; it is 111 characters.
(position held, honor, participation period and approxmate time spent don't need to be included since there are special area for them)

I have no idea what I should write since I can write only 100 characters.
what should be included?

Or do you think it is better to use 'Additional Information area'?
If I use 'Additional Information area', then should I write "see Additional Information area" in the space where 'Details&Accomplishments' should be written?

(Still, what should I write for details and accomplishments?)

look forward your response,
thanks.

danado0ona 5 / 13  
Oct 21, 2010   #2
you can divide the activity . .
it's written that you can add activity button to list up to 12 activities
so,
you can write in the first activity : Amnesty International, human rights -- and the position held: N.Korea

And in the second activity: Amnesty International, Violation of human rights -- and the position: China

And i think you should use "Additional Information area" so that you can provide more details about your activities.

hope i helped :)
OP serendipity11 2 / 6  
Oct 21, 2010   #3
Thanks danado0ona.
Since I already have 12 different activities I cannot divide the single activity.

I think I better use the additional information area.
thanks for your response.

However, what does 'the position held' exactly means?
(please understand me because I am am international student.)
EF_Kevin 8 / 13053  
Oct 25, 2010   #4
should I write "see Additional Information area" in the space where 'Details&Accomplishments' should be written?

No, but they should give you more room!!! But no, don't write, "see additional info."

Do this:
"Two projects with Amnesty International: Violation of Human rights in N.Korea and China"

Does that work?

I like danado's ideas, too.

Oh... I see. I think you should just list the 2 or 3 most important activities in the accomplishments section and use the other area for the rest.

But you do not have to write "See Additional information... etc"

However, what does 'the position held' exactly means?------ If you participated in a research project, the position held would be "researcher." If you were part of a swimming lessons organization, your position held might be "instructor." If you were a soccer referee, your position would be "referee."

A position is a job.
OP serendipity11 2 / 6  
Oct 30, 2010   #5
really? i thought in 'position held' I could write that 'club president'; i was the club president of an amnesty international club.

Can't I write it? Am I wrong?

look forward your response.
thanks!
DrKHAN - / 5  
Nov 18, 2010   #6
I think common app wants 1000 characters, not 100
they asked for 150 words
check again
zzan1212 3 / 12  
Nov 18, 2010   #7
You can just write the name of the activity and send your school a resume of your activities later! It's no need to finish all on Common App Online!


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