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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t believe these carefully curated lists with clever wording matter much. My kids spent very little time on this section and basically just listed what they did, estimated hours conservatively (did not embellish) and were very successful with ivies and T20 admissions. [/quote]

I agree. It should clearly show your child’s interests and what makes them “them” and tells their story, but readers spend about 10 minutes on each application. Don’t overthink it. [/quote]

I don’t think you should overly wordsmith it, but the order of the ECs matter.

You should have a narrative or theme before you start and make sure there are three or four compelling values you want to convey through your activities. That is what does make a difference.

Nothing weirdly overly engineered, but by focusing on some values, you can convey a commitment to social justice, family responsibility/commitment and/or ambition & drive.

Remember to focus on impact, leadership, introspection, and evolution of your skill set.[/quote]

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