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When evaluating an applicant's extracurricular involvement, what do admissions committees typically value most?

A The sheer number of different activities participated in.
B The prestige of the organizations the student joined.
C Depth of involvement, leadership, and sustained commitment.
D Participation in activities directly related to their intended major.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Admissions committees prioritize depth, sustained commitment, demonstrated leadership, and the impact an applicant has made in their activities over a long list of superficial involvements.

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