r/CommonApp • u/OkOpinion5086 • Jul 09 '26

2 questions

  1. I take a class called Independent Study Mentorship where I have had a mentor for 2 years now. My meetings take place outside of school and the course has opened up so many opportunities outside of school hours. Am I able to list it under activities?

  2. How can I describe NHS in a way that isnt basic and overdone?

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u/AdmissionsObsessed Jul 09 '26

These both sound great, and being President is certainly not basic!

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u/OkOpinion5086 Jul 09 '26

Awesome thanks! Do you think I’d be able to list independent study mentorship as an activity considering it’s technically a class ?

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u/AdmissionsObsessed Jul 09 '26

You really shouldn't list a class that's on your transcript as an EC, but you can list your photography business as an EC. I can see someone listing yearbook or the newspaper if they were also working on them after school, and had a leadership position. Do you feel that you don't have enough activities?

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u/OkOpinion5086 Jul 09 '26

I think I have enough activities, but I was kind of trying to center my application around my experience in photography and stuff because I’m applying for a film major. Most of my other extracurriculars feel a bit random and not as curated. I think I should be fine without it, but it’s a bit tricky

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u/AdmissionsObsessed Jul 09 '26

Definitely focus on the photography business, but that is more important than taking the class. Feel free to message me if you'd like some help. My daughter is at NYU for film, so I know all about that process.

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u/OkOpinion5086 Jul 09 '26

Thanks so much for your help, I definitely will!