How Many Hours For ECs is TOO Much?

Applying to College
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<p>I am writing down a list of my community service, part-time job, and extracurricular activities. </p>

<p>When I totaled the amount that I spend on everything, it came out to be huge! How much is too much to the point where it becomes unrealistic?</p>

<p>30 hours?
40 hours?
50 hours?
55 hours?
60 hours?
65 hours?
70 hours?</p>

2

<p>I’m gonna have to say honesty is the way to go. Calculate and be honest. You can only hope they’ll love you for who you are.</p>

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<p>When I calculated it, it came out to be about 60. I calculated it by basically tracking it for two weeks. Truthfully, I multi-task (for my actual classes) and study for English in Math sometimes, etc. which helps a lot with my time, but I can’t believe it came out to be 60. Also, when I’m in the lab researching, I do homework when I’m waiting an hour for results.</p>

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<p>Does that seem realistic? Seven days a week, about 9 hours a day? I think you should only count the time that is purely the activity. For example, I wouldn’t consider the pre-meeting of a club to be part of the EC; I’m waiting for everyone to arrive. Apply the same logic to your ECs, or it will seem unrealistic.</p>

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5

<p>Why not just tell the truth?</p>

6

<p>Ok … WITHOUT counting h.w. or outside work you do for ECs, what does your total come to?</p>

<p>Only include hours spent AT meetings, etc.</p>

7

<p>I think this is a very stupid question…Just be honest on your application and do not lie!!</p>