Start activity tracking document

Overview

Starting a tracking document now saves you SO much stress later. You'll forget details by senior year — future you will be grateful!

What to Track for Each Activity

Basic Information

• Activity name and organization
• Your position/role
• Start date (month/year)
• Grade levels involved (9, 10, 11, 12)

Time Commitment

• Hours per week
• Weeks per year
• Total hours

Description

• What you actually do
• Your specific contributions
• Impact or achievements

Recognition

• Any awards or honors
• Leadership positions gained
• Special accomplishments

Setting Up Your Document

Simple Spreadsheet Format

| Activity | Position | Grades | Hrs/Wk | Wks/Yr | Description | |----------|----------|--------|--------|--------|-------------| | Example | Member | 9 | 2 | 36 | Details... |

Common App Preview

You'll eventually need:

• 50 characters for position
• 150 characters for description
• Maximum of 10 activities

Tools to Use

• Google Sheets (free, accessible anywhere)
• Excel
• Notion
• Even a simple Word document

Update Schedule

• Review and update at the end of each semester
• Add new activities immediately when you join
• Note achievements as they happen

Pro Tip

Take photos of certificates and awards, and save them in a digital folder!