This section of your application is important for several reasons. First of all, if you have done something truly different like starting a business or organizing a conference say it. If you've won a national musical competition or had writing published in a magazine or the newspaper, that fact may be of interest some to the admissions officer. Other activities related to leadership, community service, etc are also good choices.
Be selective. List only those activities that are important and list them in order of your commitment to them.
Keep in mind that your list of activities should con tribute in some way to the image you are establishing in your application.
There may be a question asking you to describe what an important activity has meant to you. Answer it carefully. If not, consider expressing this in your essay if appropriate.
What about submitting additional materials to back up your claims of extracurricular achievements? Many colleges invite you to send them art, papers, or other evidence of creative achievements. Be cautious about doing so. Some materials can do you more harm than good, because faculty members can be tough critics. Get the advice of the most talented professional person you know in your field before submitting anything. And, remember, quality is more important than quantity.
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