College Admissions Consulting Maximizing Common App Activities Section; Engineering in Liberal Arts College; FERPA Written by College Coach Guest Authoron July 22nd, 2020 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 common app, common application, engineering, getting in, One of the most important parts of the Common App is the section in which students list their activities. Involvement outside the classroom is a major selection component for many universities, and this is the primary opportunity to share the depth and breadth of that involvement. We’ll offer tips for these 10 entries to maximize their impact. In other segments, we’ll go over what you need to know about FERPA and one of our educators will share her experiences studying engineering in a liberal arts college. To listen to other episodes, visit Getting In: A College Coach Conversation on VoiceAmerica or search for us on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. While you’re there, please leave us a rating or review! We appreciate your feedback. Related Resources Read | Posted on January 28th, 2025 Teaching Kids About Money: Financial Lessons from Children's Books Read | Posted on January 23rd, 2025 A Major Journey: Embracing Change and Finding Your True Path in College Read | Posted on January 7th, 2025 Post-SCOTUS Guidance: Navigating Race-Neutral College Applications
