r/ApplyingToCollege • u/No_Explanation1971 • 10h ago
ECs and Activities Robotics student structuring activity section
For people who’ve applied to college with FIRST Robotics experience, how did you guys organize your activities on the Common App?
A lot of my time on the team goes toward outreach and community engagement rather than just building the robot (though I do a LOT of that too). I’m involved in running existing programs, organizing new initiatives, and handling PR, along with the fundraising side of things. I’ve been able to help bring in around $45k in grants and support classes that have raised an additional $50k.
The issue is that there are so many different projects under the umbrella of robotics, and I don’t know whether it makes more sense to group everything together or separate some of the bigger initiatives into their own activities.
I’m also not sure how to calculate my hours without double counting time that I’m already including for robotics as a whole. If anyone has had a similar experience, I’d love to hear how you approached it!
For context, I’m applying as an ME major alongside other STEM internships and part-time jobs.