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  • Опубликовано: 18 авг 2024
  • hey guys!
    hope you guys enjoy this video if me sharing tips on how to fill out the common app activities section + sharing my own that i submitted last year (yikes)!
    thank you so much for all of your guys’ support - it honestly means the world to me :)
    time stamps ~~
    3:40 - how to narrow down your list of activities
    3:52 - order matters
    4:36 - actions + results oriented
    5:45 - simple and straightforward phrases
    7:07 - don’t over exaggerate hours too much
    8:47 - consistent formatting
    10:05 - my activities section
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Комментарии • 433

  • @jacobzhang7276
    @jacobzhang7276 4 года назад +731

    Professor Kang > any college counselor

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад +44

      wow you're really smart - professor kang

    • @nagisa2659
      @nagisa2659 4 года назад +2

      Accurate

    • @inlierinsaan5077
      @inlierinsaan5077 Год назад +1

      the way she said " i am better than you " xd make me subscribe her immediately even though it was my 1st video

  • @ajllzy_
    @ajllzy_ 4 года назад +632

    *summary:*
    1. the order which u put ur activities in is important!
    2. for well-known organizations (MUN, key club, etc.) focus on your own accomplishments in the club rather than a general summary
    3. don't use full sentences! be straightforward and to the point
    4. don't overload your hours spent on activities (be realistic)
    5. keep a consistent format for descriptions
    6. (talking abt her own activities as an example)

  • @prabhjotkaur6759
    @prabhjotkaur6759 4 года назад +150

    Your tips feel so real and NOT AT ALL exaggerated....even as international applicant, ur videos are of great help to me

  • @srinithisrinivas4386
    @srinithisrinivas4386 4 года назад +305

    tbh im so thankful for this I wrote you a poem:
    professor kang
    she’s got the hang
    of the common app
    and helps me to tap
    into my brain
    so it will rain
    ...when I get into my dream school
    (definitely not pursuing a major in creative writing)

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад +36

      haha sweetest thing anyone’s written me :’)

    • @Fulblade
      @Fulblade 3 года назад +7

      Don’t be a nit wit,
      get her a fit bit,
      Cause she’s runnin shit,
      Like a presidint........

    • @thecatbarkedatthedog1091
      @thecatbarkedatthedog1091 3 года назад +9

      yeahhh im happy your not pursuing that English degree

  • @aa-zq2fr
    @aa-zq2fr 4 года назад +176

    PSA yall! the activities section on the Common App. is different this year so ours may not look like haley's. now there's a 50-character section for "Position/Leadership Description," 100 characters for "Organization Name," and 150 characters for description and recognition received.
    thank you haley for making these videos!

    • @arefalrayes4403
      @arefalrayes4403 3 года назад +4

      what should I list as the organization name if I did the activity at home

    • @khulan436
      @khulan436 3 года назад +2

      You don’t have to fill all that space right?? I literally have no idea

    • @aa-zq2fr
      @aa-zq2fr 3 года назад +2

      Why am I here yeah only what's relevant to you! (I'm also applying this year so take it with a grain of salt haha, but I know past hs grads who only fill in some of the blanks)

  • @thebiggestduck9221
    @thebiggestduck9221 4 года назад +47

    That part about no extracurriculars is so relatable.... Your videos are helping me so much with the common app!

  • @anniekim2445
    @anniekim2445 4 года назад +22

    that intro felt rly sincere im scared

  • @Laura-fw6ei
    @Laura-fw6ei 4 года назад +10

    I'm a community college student that's transferring this semester and I watch your videos when I'm in the bathroom painting my nails as a way to be more ~productive~ with my time and honestly, you are so helpful!! I'm really grateful for your videos and the insight you're able to bestow on future college students as well as coming students into the future application cycle. Keep at it because you are giving so many people such great advice!! :)

  • @evelynk8265
    @evelynk8265 4 года назад +97

    I feel like none of my extra curricular activities are that impressive I’m so nervous about applying lol

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад +20

      girl its okay. mine werent either

  • @lmaf132
    @lmaf132 4 года назад +20

    Thank you for these videos, as a first gen student the college process seems so terrifying and people like you make it so much easier to digest :) ❤️ now it doesn’t feel like an overwhelming monster looming over my head looool

  • @valextines
    @valextines 4 года назад +33

    Was in the middle of filling out my activities when this vid came out, this is a life saver! Tysm!!

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад +1

      :')))) so glad i could help

    • @neecs01
      @neecs01 4 года назад

      Same, a real life saver, thank you Haley ❣️

  • @oikawaspeach_7165
    @oikawaspeach_7165 9 месяцев назад +1

    u being so transparent about these things is so uplifting and useful. i felt so bad abt my ecs but ur video makes me feel like i can get in my dream college too!!!! u have no idea how helpful this is to me. thanks a ton girl

  • @denise-9206
    @denise-9206 4 года назад +14

    sometimes my college goals feel so unattainable, but these videos are so motivating,, so thank uu💓💓

  • @leeedwards1299
    @leeedwards1299 4 года назад +134

    Professor kang: lists a ton of activities me with only two: 👁👄👁

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад +12

      loll rip

    • @DanielleLelandx
      @DanielleLelandx 4 года назад +9

      i don’t have any 🙃

    • @gabriellas_fan
      @gabriellas_fan 4 года назад +47

      And THATS on being a senior who didn’t really do anything during their high school years and now wants to throw yourself into a volcano 🤪 whyyyyyyyyyyyy am I so stupid???????? 🤠

    • @alyssa3835
      @alyssa3835 4 года назад +14

      me with no activities 👁💧👄💧👁

    • @444fawn
      @444fawn 3 года назад +21

      Just use any extracurricular activities you did and exaggerate them.

  • @tomisinfasosin2557
    @tomisinfasosin2557 4 года назад +7

    i binge watch your videos whenever i’m stressing about college and you make me feel sm better 🥰

  • @avatheecapricorn
    @avatheecapricorn 4 года назад +7

    You really never miss omg, queen of college advice>>>💖🧚‍♀️

  • @berkanottlik2447
    @berkanottlik2447 4 года назад +8

    Love the way you say "also" 😂 and i also actually really love and appreciate the content as a now senior realizing early deadlines are like 2 months away...

  • @karenm3522
    @karenm3522 4 года назад +3

    I love the facts that she reads all the comments and answer all of the questions . ❤❤

  • @labibarithika5099
    @labibarithika5099 4 года назад +5

    Honestly haley this was SO helpful. i was really confused what to do with this section. thank you

  • @divinaa7276
    @divinaa7276 4 года назад +17

    My uneducated feeble mind feels very blessed ✨
    You are the sole reason that I am going to college!!

  • @miapestano766
    @miapestano766 4 года назад +4

    GIRL YOU’RE GROWING SO QUICKLY OMG CONGRATS!

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад +1

      IK THANKS SM FOR BEING HERE FOR SO LONG

  • @vainavilakshminarayanan6779
    @vainavilakshminarayanan6779 3 года назад +3

    I know you posted this last year, but this is truly guiding me in my college apps rn so THANK YOU!!!

  • @amaanomer5625
    @amaanomer5625 4 года назад +34

    she passed 3k, so proud 😭

  • @zayaanchowdhury3416
    @zayaanchowdhury3416 4 года назад +22

    Honestly, you are the only RUclipsr I found who was actually funny and showed me personality even though the topic is generally boring. Keep up the editing! Honestly, I can definitely see you having millions of subscribers in a few years!
    Btw I never comment on any videos EVERRR but hello, you deserve it!

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад +5

      ahh thank you so much! thats been my goal ever since i started the channel. i didnt want my videos to be bland lol

  • @kinshooksfraand7921
    @kinshooksfraand7921 4 года назад +2

    Wow 3k I am so happy for you. Last time I was here there were only 1.2k. Congratulations professor! And you are looking great!

  • @kami_nha_cao
    @kami_nha_cao 4 года назад +2

    this is literally the best college-related channel

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад

      :')))) my heartttt. thanks so much for watching

  • @notgriffinn
    @notgriffinn 4 года назад +20

    YOURE ALREADY ALMOST AT 3K WHATTTT IM SO PROUD

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад +3

      AHHH I KNOW THANKS FOR BEING HERE MONTHS AGO

    • @notgriffinn
      @notgriffinn 4 года назад +1

      haley kang LOVE UUU🤧🥺🥺🥺

  • @tiramisu434
    @tiramisu434 4 года назад +3

    CONGRATS ON 5K!! i've been watching your videos since you started, and they've really made my college application process less daunting ;-; thank you for all your work, i love how honest you are with you viewers! looking forward to 10K and more ;)

  • @lorenaslife
    @lorenaslife 4 года назад +19

    I trust your knowledge more than everyone else in my life 😳

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад +4

      ahaha thanks girl. remember im not even a college student yet tho loll

  • @brooksterino1
    @brooksterino1 3 года назад +1

    I'm an English teacher at all levels in all facets of English studies and writing. PLEASE BE A TEACHER. You would be a superhero! You could help change the world. =)

  • @wafabhayani7815
    @wafabhayani7815 4 года назад +2

    no cap these vids are SAVING me rn 😌😌

  • @jjeonjoon
    @jjeonjoon 4 года назад +2

    You are really out here saving us.

  • @kirkylovely
    @kirkylovely 4 года назад +1

    its the way i watch all of ur videos for me

  • @1manasj
    @1manasj 4 года назад +2

    ahhhh i LIVE for your intros Haley! keep em coming haha

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад

      haha thank youuuu. i never know if people like it or not lol

  • @wouldyoulikesometea7203
    @wouldyoulikesometea7203 4 года назад +4

    Hi!!! These vids are so helpful, PLEASE never stop making them ahah 🥺 I was wondering if you could make vid on the college application timeline (like, what we should be doing/finished with at different points of the year in terms of college applications). I’m currently applying to college so it would be super helpful to know where I should be in the process :) Again, thank you for your videos they’re literally so helpful!!

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад +1

      lol i dont even know what i would say in that video. i was behind when i went through the whole thing

  • @sajidbinmahamud2414
    @sajidbinmahamud2414 3 года назад +2

    I'm in love with your humor

  • @mustafasameen2294
    @mustafasameen2294 3 года назад +2

    Omg i love this girl
    Shes crazy humorous

  • @bigcesar7106
    @bigcesar7106 4 года назад +1

    Pls keep doing videos. This is the most useful channel for college applications. 10/10

  • @jeff-dg7km
    @jeff-dg7km 4 года назад +1

    WHATT U R GROWING SO FAST this makes me so happy!! ur vids have been so helpful and i cant wait to implement ur advice in my applications :')

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад

      ahhhh i knoww thank you so much🤧🤧

  • @suvyanagpal7902
    @suvyanagpal7902 4 года назад +1

    Haley I'm obsessed with your videos

  • @sararamirez6409
    @sararamirez6409 4 года назад +1

    I was filling out my common app when I get a notification about this video
    I am so greatful for you makibg these videos

  • @jianhaocui2817
    @jianhaocui2817 4 года назад +3

    Holy crap you've blown up so much. I've been subscribed since video one and you've taught me so much. Hopefully I can join you at Penn next year!

  • @angiezhou7711
    @angiezhou7711 4 года назад +1

    me finding your channel is such a blessing omggg ily

  • @froppysjello3116
    @froppysjello3116 4 года назад +1

    OMG your channel was just at 1.53k and after a week its at 3k, congrats! You are definitely going to get big!

  • @jahnavimahajan1147
    @jahnavimahajan1147 4 года назад +16

    Ah, this is great. I'll definitely be following you throughout my admissions process. Keep up the videos !!! Thanks.

  • @kayleelouima2639
    @kayleelouima2639 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for this video! I was so confused about how to write the descriptions lol. Common app season just got started so I found this at the perfect time!! You broke everything down into simple steps and you're funny so it was fun to watch the whole video through!

  • @jambohanumsp3684
    @jambohanumsp3684 4 года назад +2

    You're literally the best! Also girl you will be at 5k in NO time!

  • @user-cx8gd6mf1m
    @user-cx8gd6mf1m 4 года назад +3

    im so glad I found you girl omg

  • @user-fi7xn6ir2u
    @user-fi7xn6ir2u 4 года назад +1

    haley i love you sm. every single video helps me. you're the best love

  • @julianay6058
    @julianay6058 4 года назад +3

    you're the cutest and thank you so much for making the most helpful vids ever *sends love*

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад +1

      no youre the cutest ;)

    • @julianay6058
      @julianay6058 4 года назад

      haley kang best wishes for when you go to UPenn!!💕💕

  • @katherineli3230
    @katherineli3230 4 года назад +6

    girl thANK YOU. i needed this video desperately

  • @erikayacharn5271
    @erikayacharn5271 4 года назад +1

    your videos are SO helpful i’ve literally watched all of them !! thank you so much :)

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад

      ah i can’t believe it thank you so much🥺🥺

  • @hamanoo11
    @hamanoo11 4 года назад +7

    It's the "SIT DOWN!" for me

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад +2

      professor kang is a commanding figure

  • @victoriairish-v
    @victoriairish-v 4 года назад +1

    this was so helpful omg i wasn't sure how to fill out the hours if it varied from week to week, thank you so much

  • @user-eg3np2ig3p
    @user-eg3np2ig3p 4 года назад +1

    Love your videos!! I think I am the number 7hundred ish subscribers and you’re by far one of the funniest RUclipsr I have ever known, Professor Kang

  • @imadethisaccounttocomment6327
    @imadethisaccounttocomment6327 4 года назад +5

    she just called me uneducated febal minded within the first 5 seconds and i lovveee ittt
    Smashed the subscribe button

  • @samanthasane480
    @samanthasane480 3 года назад

    Thank you for making this video!! I am starting to out my common and it has been difficult. My activities page is not where I want it to be, but after watching your video I have a been understanding on how to fix it.

  • @bobababy4017
    @bobababy4017 4 года назад +2

    thank you so much! I've been looking for a recent up to date version on this!

  • @angelc6017
    @angelc6017 4 года назад +5

    I really appreciate this video bc it makes me feel like people who go to top schools are actually human and not some sort of smart robot where all they do is win international awards lol

  • @jahnvisingh8062
    @jahnvisingh8062 4 года назад +1

    This was the video I was really waiting for.
    Thanks Haley

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад

      ahhh yay im glad you wanted to see itttt :)))

  • @katiepham2469
    @katiepham2469 2 года назад

    This was so helpful, I felt so stuck before, THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO I FINALLY FILLED MINE OUT!

  • @pugg3762
    @pugg3762 4 года назад +1

    These videos are helping me so much as I near November

  • @azurawhyte3516
    @azurawhyte3516 4 года назад +1

    super helpful tips!!!! thank you so much!!!!

  • @nitinreganti8033
    @nitinreganti8033 4 года назад +1

    Your subscribers went like 📈📈📈📈📈!!! Congrats on 3k!!!!

  • @Ruebee5
    @Ruebee5 Год назад

    i watching this with my headphones in and your voice change at 5:02 literally jump scared the shit out of me LMFAO

  • @ashleysanchez2993
    @ashleysanchez2993 4 года назад +3

    Loved the first minute of the video already 😂

  • @harshitanagireddy4477
    @harshitanagireddy4477 4 года назад +2

    I'm literally just a freshman in high school, but I still watch your videos. They'll help someday 😂

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад

      haha never too early?

    • @raziphaz2219
      @raziphaz2219 3 года назад

      If you don't start building the portfolio by sophomore, its too late ;-;

  • @abigaileun7755
    @abigaileun7755 4 года назад +3

    ur outfit is so cute but thank u for the vid!!

  • @Sara-zl6bi
    @Sara-zl6bi 4 года назад +2

    you're almost on 3k subscribers! congratss also what color did you dye your hair? it's so prettyyy 😍

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад +1

      i know its crazy!!! also thanks i died mine this silver color :)

  • @justsomestuff2175
    @justsomestuff2175 4 года назад +3

    YOU'RE A PSYCHIC. i was literally just watching other videos like "I need a video on just how to do the activities section"

  • @blendenishori4804
    @blendenishori4804 Год назад

    Just found this channel. I definitely love her personality!!

  • @jaymuppidi5321
    @jaymuppidi5321 4 года назад +1

    Hey thanks for the videos, I really appreciate it. They've been helping me out a lot with the whole process.

  • @winwinnie4905
    @winwinnie4905 4 года назад +1

    whoa your channel is blowing up! congrats and thanks for the advice haha :)

  • @akhilchandekar1639
    @akhilchandekar1639 4 года назад +1

    holy you are blowing up, thanks for the advice !

  • @frogandtoast1
    @frogandtoast1 4 года назад +1

    You’re amazing, thank you so much for these videos!!!💞

  • @vingnet2636
    @vingnet2636 4 года назад +1

    omg this was so helpful!!! youre the best :)

  • @Jayyk09
    @Jayyk09 4 года назад +1

    Mann, 1 week - 3500 new subs
    Congrats!

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад +1

      ik! its so crazyyy. all because of people like you :))

  • @darbyoshea
    @darbyoshea 3 года назад +1

    this video is so so helpful!!! thank you so much

  • @najwa_e
    @najwa_e 4 года назад +1

    me writing down the main points on my common app activity google docs lol. thank you for this love.

  • @azhaanali1109
    @azhaanali1109 4 года назад

    Thank you so much !! All these videos are perfect and I love the humor!

  • @sionkim378
    @sionkim378 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for all the info!! They're all so helpful

  • @andreaong4116
    @andreaong4116 4 года назад +1

    WAIT A MINUTE URE AT 3.2K ALREADY????????? YOUVE GROWN SO MUCH OMG

  • @hylla1652
    @hylla1652 4 года назад +1

    congrats on 3k! :)

  • @yvonnehong7285
    @yvonnehong7285 4 года назад

    andddd you just gained another subscriber :)

  • @lisapenfield8218
    @lisapenfield8218 4 года назад +1

    thank you so much for making this !!!

  • @kourou2365
    @kourou2365 3 года назад +5

    Hi I am applying for colleges this year and I just have a few questions regarding the activities section.
    1. Can we put activities I do that are unrelated to school on the application? (Piano, guitar, sports I do for fun with friends)
    2. Is it worth it to put activities where you didn't really achieve much on the application? (I play the guitar and badminton for multiple years, though I consider myself decent in both activities, I never participated in any tournaments/competitions)
    Thanks for your time

    • @anushka.narsima
      @anushka.narsima 2 года назад +1

      Hey howd it go? I have the same q, can you share how you described them?

  • @yannsylvester3680
    @yannsylvester3680 3 года назад +1

    I didn't bother ordering my activities for my top ea application, hope that doesn't bite me. I put all the school stuff up front (4 clubs I am president / captain of and a student gov position), listed my internship, listed a philanthropic seat I held, recurring speaking engagement, and then company I co founded / ran. The hours I put in might raise some eyebrows but by far the largest time consumer was the company (start/scaling without outside investment). My rational behind this was that I have mediocre grades (A's and B's) and I think I can excuse this with the excessive commitments I had outside of school. Since I didn't order them, I hope they don't assume the business wasn't hard or as important as the other things. Overall, I think I made a lot of the mistakes you made (not ordering, poor formatting, listing a lot of hours). Crossing my fingers for a nice admissions officer.

  • @neethibelur4545
    @neethibelur4545 4 года назад +8

    if it’s a more obscure club that i created, should i still explain a little bit about what it is?

  • @niaavaadams1200
    @niaavaadams1200 Год назад

    shawty's funny AND helpful. now that's a skill 😩

  • @arefalrayes4403
    @arefalrayes4403 3 года назад +3

    what should I list as the organization if I did the activity at home on my own...

  • @alisonchu5475
    @alisonchu5475 4 года назад +6

    When should we write this part? Because some clubs I wont be in leadership positions until next year (senior year) and I'm thinking its better to write about leadership activities I did.

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад +3

      i included expected leadership positions i would have senior year and estimated the future hours and time commitment

  • @gauravvasnani2031
    @gauravvasnani2031 3 года назад +2

    i liked the intro

  • @suvedas7636
    @suvedas7636 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for the video! This is so helpful

  • @tuulonyoutube2226
    @tuulonyoutube2226 2 года назад

    Thank you Haley.

  • @jjnojam886
    @jjnojam886 4 года назад +1

    Your channel are grwoing so FAAAAAST!! Thank you for your videos! They are extremely helpful. :)

  • @yvonnewaja172
    @yvonnewaja172 8 месяцев назад

    Very helpful 😊
    Thanks a lot

  • @priyankap5312
    @priyankap5312 4 года назад +1

    thank you so much!! you are sooo helpful :)

  • @graciez6393
    @graciez6393 4 года назад +1

    SO HELPFUL!

  • @joshuadeguzman3316
    @joshuadeguzman3316 4 года назад +1

    you are a god these videos are rly helpful

    • @joshuadeguzman3316
      @joshuadeguzman3316 4 года назад

      also in the activities, specifically sports, would it make sense to list ur accomplishments in the activity area and the same stuff in the awards section?

    • @joshuadeguzman3316
      @joshuadeguzman3316 4 года назад

      ... nd would u consider honor societies awards or activities

    • @haleykang8156
      @haleykang8156  4 года назад +1

      i would only mention sports accomplishments in the activity area and would reserve the awards section for stuff like cum laude, ap scholar, national merit, stuff like that

  • @AlexaMarsh
    @AlexaMarsh 4 года назад +2

    I love your videos!