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The Common App gives you 150 characters per activity. Paste your description and get an optimized version that leads with impact verbs and quantified results. Free tool.
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Compresses any activity description to 150 characters
Verb-first format preferred by admissions officers
Extracts impact, scale, and outcomes automatically
2 alternative angle suggestions for each activity
Context tips for making each activity stand out
Handles Common App 10-activity format
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Each activity description on the Common App is limited to 150 characters. The activity name has a separate 50-character limit. The position/leadership title has a 50-character limit.
Lead with an action verb. Quantify results when possible (numbers, percentages, dollar amounts). Show scope and impact. Cut filler words like 'helped to' or 'was responsible for.'
The Common App allows up to 10 activities. List as many as are meaningful. Quality matters more than quantity. 5-7 strong activities beat 10 weak ones.
Most important first. The Common App lets you reorder activities. Put your spike activity or deepest commitment at position 1.
Yes. Paid employment, family responsibilities, and community service all count. The Common App has a specific category for work.
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