Most students try to fit everything into their case study — every research insight, every note, every detail from the journey. But more is not always better. Just like no one explains a car by listing out 200 features, your portfolio doesn’t need to explain every single move you made.

People decide based on what they remember. And they remember clarity. If you can explain three to five important decisions clearly, that already tells me how you think. If someone wants to know more, they’ll ask. That’s when you show the rest. Keep the depth ready, but don’t lead with it.

The goal is not to impress by showing everything. The goal is to help someone understand how you think. That happens through choices, not checklists.