Applying to College: Helpful Tips for the Common Application Honors and Activity Lists

Published July 2022

The Common Application is the main application portal used to apply to colleges. As a former admissions officer, I am providing tips on how to stand out with your honors and activity lists! It is not a throwaway section – it is important to strategize to make these stand out!

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