The Common App is the primary way that students apply to more than 1,000 colleges and universities in the US. In 2023, it processed close to 7 million applications from 1.25 million students around ...

As high school students begin filling out their college applications, they should recognize the power and significance of the activity list. It’s not just a place for seniors to list their activities ...

“To write an effective Common App activity description or create a CV that stands out, you need to quantify your activities.” The class looks perplexed, as expected. The words “quantify” and ...