This is the most faked section, and admissions officers know it.
This is the core of your application. These are activities you have participated in for multiple years, ideally rising to a leadership position (President, Captain, Treasurer).
Varsity Soccer (3 years)
Robotics Club — Lead Programmer (2 years)
Volunteer Tutor — Community Center (Ongoing, 2 years) extracurricular activities richard guide
Environmental Action Group — Founder (1 year)
School Newspaper — Staff Writer (1 year) This is the most faked section, and admissions
Activities should be a training ground for character. Weissbourd argues that students often focus on personal achievement (winning awards) at the expense of community contribution.
Student “Alex” using the Richard Guide: This is the core of your application
Richard says: Excellent, but only if you win or invent. Participating in Math Team but never scoring is worthless. Starting a Philosophy Club and running it for three years is better than being a generic member of Quiz Bowl.