Update summer activities

Overview

Before school starts, make sure all your summer activities are documented in your tracking sheet!

What to Update

Programs and Camps

• Program name and organization
• Dates attended
• Skills learned
• Awards or recognition
• Hours/time commitment

Jobs

• Employer and position
• Hours per week
• Responsibilities
• Skills developed
• Start and end dates

Volunteer Work

• Organization
• Role and responsibilities
• Hours completed
• Impact made
• Supervisor contact

Personal Projects

• Project description
• Time invested
• Outcomes achieved
• Skills developed

Questions to Ask Yourself

• What did I do this summer?
• What did I learn?
• What am I most proud of?
• How did I grow?

Completing Your Records

For Each Activity

• Verify accuracy of hours
• Add specific accomplishments
• Note any leadership or initiative
• Save any documentation

Common App Format Practice

• Position: 50 characters
• Description: 150 characters
• Hours per week
• Weeks per year

Don't Forget

• Reading you did
• Skills you learned
• Informal projects
• Family responsibilities

Looking Ahead

• What will you continue in fall?
• What new activities will you pursue?
• What goals are you setting?

Encouraging Reminder

Everything you did this summer counts. Document it all!