Common Application Help!!

[DampRobot]

Originally Posted by stevend1994

Here's a common app question: Would it sound too FIRST-centric if both my essay and "Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences in the space below (1000 character maximum). " are both written about FIRST?

Isn't your life "too" FIRST-centric? Mine certainly is. If FIRST is your most important activity, I would encourage you to discuss it at length.

[MattC9]

Ok I have some questions too! So I'm working on my apply Texas app, its very similar to the common app. So in the extra curricular area It allows for name of activity and then a short description of the activity, what do I say to accurately describe FIRST robotics and every thing that goes along with it? I don't think "we build robots" is very descriptive of what we do.

[emekablue]

Originally Posted by MattC9

Ok I have some questions too! So I'm working on my apply Texas app, its very similar to the common app. So in the extra curricular area It allows for name of activity and then a short description of the activity, what do I say to accurately describe FIRST robotics and every thing that goes along with it? I don't think "we build robots" is very descriptive of what we do.

What I would do is give a short description of FRC then describe what you do on your team.


@stevend1994 Thanks. That's what I think I will do! If you write both your essays on FIRST, I think that is great! Make sure that the focus is on you throughout those essays. You can also PM me, too, if you need fresh eyes to look over an essay! Good luck.