How To Fill Out The Common App Activities Section + sharing my own (yikes)

[@jacobzhang7276]

Professor Kang > any college counselor

[@haleykang8156]

wow you're really smart - professor kang

[@nagisa2659]

Accurate

[@inlierinsaan5077]

the way she said " i am better than you " xd make me subscribe her immediately even though it was my 1st video

[@ajllzy_]

*summary:* 1. the order which u put ur activities in is important! 2. for well-known organizations (MUN, key club, etc.) focus on your own accomplishments in the club rather than a general summary 3. don't use full sentences! be straightforward and to the point 4. don't overload your hours spent on activities (be realistic) 5. keep a consistent format for descriptions 6. (talking abt her own activities as an example)

[@prabhjotkaur6759]

Your tips feel so real and NOT AT ALL exaggerated....even as international applicant, ur videos are of great help to me

[@haleykang8156]

ahhhh thank you so much😇😇😇

[@notreallystrangers191]

Did u get admitted to any college?? U r Indian? Right?

[@aa-zq2fr]

PSA yall! the activities section on the Common App. is different this year so ours may not look like haley's. now there's a 50-character section for "Position/Leadership Description," 100 characters for "Organization Name," and 150 characters for description and recognition received. thank you haley for making these videos!

[@arefalrayes4403]

what should I list as the organization name if I did the activity at home

[@khulan436]

You don’t have to fill all that space right?? I literally have no idea

[@aa-zq2fr]

Why am I here yeah only what's relevant to you! (I'm also applying this year so take it with a grain of salt haha, but I know past hs grads who only fill in some of the blanks)

[@srinithisrinivas4386]

tbh im so thankful for this I wrote you a poem: professor kang she’s got the hang of the common app and helps me to tap into my brain so it will rain ...when I get into my dream school (definitely not pursuing a major in creative writing)

[@haleykang8156]

haha sweetest thing anyone’s written me :’)

[@Fulblade]

Don’t be a nit wit, get her a fit bit, Cause she’s runnin shit, Like a presidint........

[@thecatbarkedatthedog1091]

yeahhh im happy your not pursuing that English degree

[@thebiggestduck9221]

That part about no extracurriculars is so relatable.... Your videos are helping me so much with the common app!

[@haleykang8156]

haha thanks so much!

[@anniekim2445]

that intro felt rly sincere im scared

[@haleykang8156]

who said i was kidding??

[@Laura-fw6ei]

I'm a community college student that's transferring this semester and I watch your videos when I'm in the bathroom painting my nails as a way to be more ~productive~ with my time and honestly, you are so helpful!! I'm really grateful for your videos and the insight you're able to bestow on future college students as well as coming students into the future application cycle. Keep at it because you are giving so many people such great advice!! :)

[@valextines]

Was in the middle of filling out my activities when this vid came out, this is a life saver! Tysm!!

[@haleykang8156]

:')))) so glad i could help

[@neecs01]

Same, a real life saver, thank you Haley ❣️

[@lmaf132]

Thank you for these videos, as a first gen student the college process seems so terrifying and people like you make it so much easier to digest :) ❤️ now it doesn’t feel like an overwhelming monster looming over my head looool

[@haleykang8156]

aw im so glad :'))

[@oikawaspeach_7165]

u being so transparent about these things is so uplifting and useful. i felt so bad abt my ecs but ur video makes me feel like i can get in my dream college too!!!! u have no idea how helpful this is to me. thanks a ton girl

[@leeedwards1299]

Professor kang: lists a ton of activities me with only two: 👁👄👁

[@haleykang8156]

loll rip

[@DanielleLelandx]

i don’t have any 🙃

[@gabriellas_fan]

And THATS on being a senior who didn’t really do anything during their high school years and now wants to throw yourself into a volcano 🤪 whyyyyyyyyyyyy am I so stupid???????? 🤠

[@alyssa3835]

me with no activities 👁💧👄💧👁

[@444fawn]

Just use any extracurricular activities you did and exaggerate them.

[@denise-9206]

sometimes my college goals feel so unattainable, but these videos are so motivating,, so thank uu💓💓

[@haleykang8156]

ahh thank you so muchhh

[@karenm3522]

I love the facts that she reads all the comments and answer all of the questions . ❤❤

[@evelynk8265]

I feel like none of my extra curricular activities are that impressive I’m so nervous about applying lol

[@haleykang8156]

girl its okay. mine werent either

[@tomisinfasosin2557]

i binge watch your videos whenever i’m stressing about college and you make me feel sm better 🥰

[@haleykang8156]

aww yayy

[@miapestano766]

GIRL YOU’RE GROWING SO QUICKLY OMG CONGRATS!

[@haleykang8156]

IK THANKS SM FOR BEING HERE FOR SO LONG

[@labibarithika5099]

Honestly haley this was SO helpful. i was really confused what to do with this section. thank you

[@haleykang8156]

yayy you’re welcomeee

[@avatheecapricorn]

You really never miss omg, queen of college advice>>>💖🧚‍♀️

[@haleykang8156]

ah thank you so much🤧

[@berkanottlik2447]

Love the way you say "also" 😂 and i also actually really love and appreciate the content as a now senior realizing early deadlines are like 2 months away...

[@haleykang8156]

uh oh times ticking :o

[@vainavilakshminarayanan6779]

I know you posted this last year, but this is truly guiding me in my college apps rn so THANK YOU!!!

[@divinaa7276]

My uneducated feeble mind feels very blessed ✨ You are the sole reason that I am going to college!!

[@haleykang8156]

haha youre welcomee

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this is literally the best college-related channel

[@haleykang8156]

:')))) my heartttt. thanks so much for watching

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Wow 3k I am so happy for you. Last time I was here there were only 1.2k. Congratulations professor! And you are looking great!

[@haleykang8156]

haha thanks!

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[@tiramisu434]

CONGRATS ON 5K!! i've been watching your videos since you started, and they've really made my college application process less daunting ;-; thank you for all your work, i love how honest you are with you viewers! looking forward to 10K and more ;)

[@haleykang8156]

aw thank you!!!

[@1manasj]

ahhhh i LIVE for your intros Haley! keep em coming haha

[@haleykang8156]

haha thank youuuu. i never know if people like it or not lol

[@wafabhayani7815]

no cap these vids are SAVING me rn 😌😌

[@haleykang8156]

you're welcomeee :))

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Honestly, you are the only KZbinr I found who was actually funny and showed me personality even though the topic is generally boring. Keep up the editing! Honestly, I can definitely see you having millions of subscribers in a few years! Btw I never comment on any videos EVERRR but hello, you deserve it!

[@haleykang8156]

ahh thank you so much! thats been my goal ever since i started the channel. i didnt want my videos to be bland lol

[@user-fi7xn6ir2u]

haley i love you sm. every single video helps me. you're the best love

[@haleykang8156]

aww thank you so much 😊

[@jeff-dg7km]

WHATT U R GROWING SO FAST this makes me so happy!! ur vids have been so helpful and i cant wait to implement ur advice in my applications :')

[@haleykang8156]

ahhhh i knoww thank you so much🤧🤧

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I'm an English teacher at all levels in all facets of English studies and writing. PLEASE BE A TEACHER. You would be a superhero! You could help change the world. =)

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Haley I'm obsessed with your videos

[@haleykang8156]

aw yayyyy

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its the way i watch all of ur videos for me

[@squidink123]

me finding your channel is such a blessing omggg ily

[@haleykang8156]

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[@sararamirez6409]

I was filling out my common app when I get a notification about this video I am so greatful for you makibg these videos

[@haleykang8156]

yayyy :)

[@bigcesar7106]

Pls keep doing videos. This is the most useful channel for college applications. 10/10

[@haleykang8156]

aw thank youu

[@notgriffinn]

YOURE ALREADY ALMOST AT 3K WHATTTT IM SO PROUD

[@haleykang8156]

AHHH I KNOW THANKS FOR BEING HERE MONTHS AGO

[@notgriffinn]

haley kang LOVE UUU🤧🥺🥺🥺

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I'm in love with your humor

[@haleykang8156]

thank you

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OMG your channel was just at 1.53k and after a week its at 3k, congrats! You are definitely going to get big!

[@haleykang8156]

ahh thank youu

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you're the cutest and thank you so much for making the most helpful vids ever *sends love*

[@haleykang8156]

no youre the cutest ;)

[@julianay6058]

haley kang best wishes for when you go to UPenn!!💕💕

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You're literally the best! Also girl you will be at 5k in NO time!

[@haleykang8156]

ahhh thank you i hope so!!!

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Omg i love this girl Shes crazy humorous

[@haleykang8156]

:DDD

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You are really out here saving us.

[@haleykang8156]

you’re welcome ;))

[@erikayacharn5271]

your videos are SO helpful i’ve literally watched all of them !! thank you so much :)

[@haleykang8156]

ah i can’t believe it thank you so much🥺🥺

[@wouldyoulikesometea7203]

Hi!!! These vids are so helpful, PLEASE never stop making them ahah 🥺 I was wondering if you could make vid on the college application timeline (like, what we should be doing/finished with at different points of the year in terms of college applications). I’m currently applying to college so it would be super helpful to know where I should be in the process :) Again, thank you for your videos they’re literally so helpful!!

[@haleykang8156]

lol i dont even know what i would say in that video. i was behind when i went through the whole thing

[@victoriairish-v]

this was so helpful omg i wasn't sure how to fill out the hours if it varied from week to week, thank you so much

[@haleykang8156]

aw youre welcome!

[@amaanomer5625]

she passed 3k, so proud 😭

[@haleykang8156]

yayy😇😇 so excited

[@lorenaslife]

I trust your knowledge more than everyone else in my life 😳

[@haleykang8156]

ahaha thanks girl. remember im not even a college student yet tho loll

[@jianhaocui2817]

Holy crap you've blown up so much. I've been subscribed since video one and you've taught me so much. Hopefully I can join you at Penn next year!

[@haleykang8156]

ah thank you so much 😊

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im so glad I found you girl omg

[@haleykang8156]

yayyy :))

[@kayleelouima2639]

Thanks for this video! I was so confused about how to write the descriptions lol. Common app season just got started so I found this at the perfect time!! You broke everything down into simple steps and you're funny so it was fun to watch the whole video through!

[@昱安葛格]

Love your videos!! I think I am the number 7hundred ish subscribers and you’re by far one of the funniest KZbinr I have ever known, Professor Kang

[@haleykang8156]

aw thank youu

[@jahnavimahajan1147]

Ah, this is great. I'll definitely be following you throughout my admissions process. Keep up the videos !!! Thanks.

[@haleykang8156]

youre welcomeee

[@jahnvisingh8062]

This was the video I was really waiting for. Thanks Haley

[@haleykang8156]

ahhh yay im glad you wanted to see itttt :)))

[@katherineli3230]

girl thANK YOU. i needed this video desperately

[@haleykang8156]

ahhh youre welcomeeee

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she just called me uneducated febal minded within the first 5 seconds and i lovveee ittt Smashed the subscribe button

[@haleykang8156]

hahaaa thanksss

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I really appreciate this video bc it makes me feel like people who go to top schools are actually human and not some sort of smart robot where all they do is win international awards lol

[@haleykang8156]

im glad lol

[@harshitanagireddy4477]

I'm literally just a freshman in high school, but I still watch your videos. They'll help someday 😂

[@haleykang8156]

haha never too early?

[@raziphaz2219]

If you don't start building the portfolio by sophomore, its too late ;-;

[@bobababy4017]

thank you so much! I've been looking for a recent up to date version on this!

[@samanthasane480]

Thank you for making this video!! I am starting to out my common and it has been difficult. My activities page is not where I want it to be, but after watching your video I have a been understanding on how to fix it.

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Your subscribers went like 📈📈📈📈📈!!! Congrats on 3k!!!!

[@haleykang8156]

haha ik it’s crazyyy

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This was so helpful, I felt so stuck before, THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO I FINALLY FILLED MINE OUT!

[@hylla1652]

congrats on 3k! :)

[@haleykang8156]

thanks so much :’)))

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These videos are helping me so much as I near November

[@haleykang8156]

yayyy :)

[@hamanoo11]

It's the "SIT DOWN!" for me

[@haleykang8156]

professor kang is a commanding figure

[@ashleysanchez2993]

Loved the first minute of the video already 😂

[@haleykang8156]

😁😁😁😁

[@justsomestuff2175]

YOU'RE A PSYCHIC. i was literally just watching other videos like "I need a video on just how to do the activities section"

[@haleykang8156]

lollll

[@Ruebee5]

i watching this with my headphones in and your voice change at 5:02 literally jump scared the shit out of me LMFAO

[@najwa_e]

me writing down the main points on my common app activity google docs lol. thank you for this love.

[@haleykang8156]

😇😇

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ur outfit is so cute but thank u for the vid!!

[@haleykang8156]

haha thank you so muchhh

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you're almost on 3k subscribers! congratss also what color did you dye your hair? it's so prettyyy 😍

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i know its crazy!!! also thanks i died mine this silver color :)

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Hey thanks for the videos, I really appreciate it. They've been helping me out a lot with the whole process.

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shawty's funny AND helpful. now that's a skill 😩

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Just found this channel. I definitely love her personality!!

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whoa your channel is blowing up! congrats and thanks for the advice haha :)

[@haleykang8156]

you’re welcome ;)

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omg this was so helpful!!! youre the best :)

[@haleykang8156]

you’re welcome ;)

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Mann, 1 week - 3500 new subs Congrats!

[@haleykang8156]

ik! its so crazyyy. all because of people like you :))

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You’re amazing, thank you so much for these videos!!!💞

[@haleykang8156]

aw youre welcome!

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andddd you just gained another subscriber :)

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:'))) thank youuu

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this video is so so helpful!!! thank you so much

[@haleykang8156]

youre welcome :)))

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holy you are blowing up, thanks for the advice !

[@haleykang8156]

haha you’re welcomeee

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Thank you so much !! All these videos are perfect and I love the humor!

[@haleykang8156]

aww thank youuuu

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WAIT A MINUTE URE AT 3.2K ALREADY????????? YOUVE GROWN SO MUCH OMG

[@haleykang8156]

IK IM SO BLESSED😭😭

[@joshuadeguzman3316]

you are a god these videos are rly helpful

[@joshuadeguzman3316]

also in the activities, specifically sports, would it make sense to list ur accomplishments in the activity area and the same stuff in the awards section?

[@joshuadeguzman3316]

... nd would u consider honor societies awards or activities

[@haleykang8156]

i would only mention sports accomplishments in the activity area and would reserve the awards section for stuff like cum laude, ap scholar, national merit, stuff like that

[@azurawhyte3516]

super helpful tips!!!! thank you so much!!!!

[@sionkim378]

Thank you so much for all the info!! They're all so helpful

[@haleykang8156]

youre welcome!!!

[@lisapenfield8218]

thank you so much for making this !!!

[@joudanon5342]

i've been watching college vids ever since i was 13. I'm 17 now and holy shit the time has come

[@haleykang8156]

haha good luckkk

[@joudanon5342]

@@haleykang8156 thank u

[@jjnojam886]

Your channel are grwoing so FAAAAAST!! Thank you for your videos! They are extremely helpful. :)

[@haleykang8156]

ahhhh thank you so muchhhhhh!!!!!

[@raziphaz2219]

>"I couldn't think of enough activities to add on my list" Oh perfect, I'll get advice from someone else who didn't do much! >"Here's my 8 clubs and sports I was involved in!" Colleges are gonna look at my boring ass and toss the application

[@haleykang8156]

noooo you’ll do great :))

[@graciez6393]

SO HELPFUL!

[@haleykang8156]

IM SO GLAD

[@yannsylvester3680]

I didn't bother ordering my activities for my top ea application, hope that doesn't bite me. I put all the school stuff up front (4 clubs I am president / captain of and a student gov position), listed my internship, listed a philanthropic seat I held, recurring speaking engagement, and then company I co founded / ran. The hours I put in might raise some eyebrows but by far the largest time consumer was the company (start/scaling without outside investment). My rational behind this was that I have mediocre grades (A's and B's) and I think I can excuse this with the excessive commitments I had outside of school. Since I didn't order them, I hope they don't assume the business wasn't hard or as important as the other things. Overall, I think I made a lot of the mistakes you made (not ordering, poor formatting, listing a lot of hours). Crossing my fingers for a nice admissions officer.

[@suvedas7636]

Thank you for the video! This is so helpful

[@haleykang8156]

your welcome 😁😁

[@ant1cts872]

The editing in these videos are really good!

[@haleykang8156]

haha thanks

[@iboodah4875]

I don’t even wait for the whole video before I click the like At this point 😂

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thank you so much!! you are sooo helpful :)

[@haleykang8156]

:’))

[@AlexaMarsh]

I love your videos!

[@haleykang8156]

thank you so much!!!!!

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Thank you .....HUN THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH LIKE IVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THIS. BUT THEN THANK YOU💖💖

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i found this funny so i sub

[@haleykang8156]

thank you!

[@yutikaaggarwal3984]

Thanks so much for your videos they are extremely helpful! I found your channel about 5 hours ago and have watched about 60% of all the videos you have done (that's pretty much been my day today... whoops!) I am currently in the middle of writing my main essay and haven't even started on my supplementals but now I feel like I know how to do it all! :) Also congrats on 3K!! Question: How do you think we should approach the COVID question on the common app?

[@haleykang8156]

ahh thanks so much!!!