Frequently Asked Questions About The Activity List

Not sure how many activities to include or how to describe them in your college apps? Our Moon Prep counselors break it all down: ✅ How many can you list? Common App: Up to 10 activities (150 characters each) Coalition/Scoir: Up to 8 (253 characters each) UC Application: Up to 20 (includes honors/awards, 350 characters each) ✅ What counts as an activity? Clubs, volunteering, shadowing, research, work experience, hobbies, family responsibilities — basically anything meaningful you’ve done outside the classroom. 📌 Order of activities? Mix importance + time commitment. It’s personal — do what tells your story best.⚠️ Can you lie? Nope. It’s not worth the risk. Be honest and realistic with your hours and experiences. 🎧 Listen on Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify, or watch on YouTube! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more BS/MD admissions tips! About us: Moon Prep is the leader in Direct Medical Programs, BS/MD, and Medical School Admissions. Our team works one-on-one with students to guide them to acceptance. #CollegeApps #CommonApp #UCApplication #CollegeAdvice #ActivitiesList #HighSchoolTips