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Activities & Honors: A Common App Workbook

Collect what you have done, notice which commitments and recognitions matter most, and prepare clear entries for the Common App. This workbook separates the information to enter from the planning notes that help you make decisions.

Activities & Honors Student WorkbookExcel workbook (.xlsx) · Three worksheets

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Inside the workbook

One place to gather the details and draft your entries.

Start with the guide, then organize activities and honors on separate worksheets. The color key distinguishes Common App entry fields from planning notes, scoring, and counters.

  • Start HereWorkbook directions, field guidance, and a quick explanation of the planning scores.
  • ActivitiesSpace to organize experiences, roles, organizations, time commitments, and concise activity descriptions.
  • HonorsA separate area to list recognitions, note how they were earned, and draft honor titles.
  • Planning toolsCharacter counters, dropdowns, and comparison ratings to help you organize and refine your entries.

The ratings are for planning.Use them to compare your own experiences and decide what to emphasize. They are not an admissions score or a prediction of how a college will evaluate you.

Make a working copy first.

Download the blank workbook and save your own copy before entering personal information. The protected sheets are set up so you can select the unlocked entry fields while keeping formulas and layout from accidental edits.

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