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Tips for Writing a Common App Activity List

Tips for Writing a Common App Activity List Paschar 1 min read 1. Start with Your Role and Organization Instead of: (top box) Model United Nations (description box) I’m the president and started our school’s Model United Nations club. (And don’t repeat words!)

Paschar TeamMarch 12, 2025

Application Strategy

How U.S. College Admissions Officers Evaluate Applications

How U.S. College Admissions Officers Evaluate Applications Paschar 2 min read Imagine the perspective of an admissions officer in a U.S. college—here’s how they review applications. 1. Screening & Application Sorting

Paschar TeamMarch 12, 2025