A leadership activity in 150 characters
A student can draft 'Debate team captain' as the position, add the school club name and use the 150-character description to show leadership, measurable participation and impact.
CommonApp10 • US college application drafting
10Common App Activities Character Counter
Draft all 10 Common App activities and check the 50, 100 and 150 character fields as you write.
Using this tool
Use each short field for a different job
Move through the 10 numbered slots and draft each position, organization and activity description. The counters use the common 50-character position, 100-character organization and 150-character description limits, including spaces.
Step-by-step help
Want the full method?
Read: How to Write a Common App Activity in 150 Characters →Reading the output
Character limits reward precise evidence
What the live counters include
Each meter counts JavaScript string characters as you type, including spaces and punctuation. A completed-slot count requires both a position and a description, but it does not judge the strength of the writing.
Show action, scale and impact
- Lead descriptions with a specific action rather than repeating the activity name.
- Use numbers only when they add meaningful scale or results.
- Confirm the displayed limits in your current Common App before submitting.
Before relying on the result
Common App limits and draft privacy
Does the counter include spaces?
Yes. Every typed character, including spaces and punctuation, contributes to the displayed count.
Does ToolOrbit save my activities?
No. The drafts stay in the current browser session unless you copy them into your own document.