College Admissions Consulting Over-Packaging in College Applications, Essays on Extracurriculars, Satisfactory Academic Progress Written by College Coach Guest Authoron September 6th, 2018 Bright Horizons College Coach occasionally features blog posts written by guest authors. You’ll find more information about each guest author in the About the Author section on the blog post. Learn More About College Coach college admissions advice, college applications, essays, extracurricular activities, While it’s important to use college applications as an opportunity to translate your accomplishments in the most impactful way, too much “packaging” can be problematic. We’ll share more about what the looks like and why it’s an issue. We’re also offering tips for how to best highlight extracurricular activities in supplemental essays that don’t simply regurgitate your resume. Finally, did you know there are rules about making satisfactory academic progress in order to maintain financial aid eligibility? We’ll tell you all about them. Related Resources Read | Posted on April 16th, 2024 Understanding Direct Admission: A Pathway to Success Read | Posted on April 10th, 2024 Acceptance by Emi Nietfeld; Why You Should Fill out the FAFSA Read | Posted on April 9th, 2024 Community Colleges with Campus Housing