Update activity tracking

Overview

Time for a check-in on your activity tracking document! Keeping it current throughout the year prevents stress later.

What to Update

For Each Activity

• Hours per week (has it changed?)
• Any new responsibilities
• Achievements or recognition
• Changes in your role
• New activities you've joined

Questions to Answer

• What have you accomplished this semester?
• Have you taken on any new responsibilities?
• Have you won any awards or recognition?
• Have you dropped any activities?

How to Update

Quick Review Process

1. Open your tracking document
2. Go through each activity
3. Update hours and details
4. Add any new activities
5. Remove activities you've dropped
6. Note achievements with dates

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Waiting too long between updates (you'll forget!)
• Exaggerating hours or roles
• Forgetting to document awards
• Not tracking informal activities

What Often Gets Forgotten

• School events you helped organize
• Informal leadership (mentoring, helping)
• Summer activities
• Family responsibilities
• Part-time jobs

Set a Reminder

Update your document:

• End of each semester (December and May)
• After any significant achievement
• When you join or leave activities

Pro Tip

Add a "notes" column for memorable moments — these become essay material later!

Encouraging Reminder

This 15-minute task now saves hours of stress during application season!