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 February 3rd, 2026 What Does It Mean When a College Sends You Mail? Read | Posted on January 29th, 2026 Cashless Kids: How Tweens Can Navigate a Digital Economy Read | Posted on January 9th, 2026 Colleges That Made Admissions a Little Easier in 2025: Our Top Picks for Transparency and Support
