<p>Should I have activities where I put a lot of dedication (5 hrs/20 weeks) for the first 5 slots and then the next 4 are activities that I love but don't put as much time in (like 1 hr/10 weeks or 4hrs/7 weeks)? Should I completely remove those activities where my time input isn't high? Not sure what's appropriate to put in the EC slots :/ </p>
<p>Always list the activities by importance TO YOU first.
Sure, you may have more time commitment at 5hrs/20weeks, but did this specific activity impact you the most out of all of them? </p>
<p>I have a volunteer position I only volunteer at for 8 hr/year round but I have accumulated 600 hours there. I’m definitely putting this specific one up there. </p>
<p>If your time input isn’t high, I don’t see a reason in removing them unless you need room for other important ECs. Make sure they’re not just fillers and make sure you show passion in them. </p>
<p>I hope I helped. </p>
<p>@Kokko2k15 yes definitely! the one’s in the beginning are the one’s I love most and like dedicate my life to. The other ones I have passion for but don’t put as much time in because I simply don’t have the time to do so. </p>
<p>bump!</p>
<p>Why are you asking for more advice? What you have gotten is correct… Colleges want to see a consistent picture. So if you are applying for a certain major or your essays are on a certain topic, they will assume your ECs that relate to those things are probably most important to you (and will be at or near the top of your list). Other than that, you are overthinking this… just put them in the order you prefer them. Use the Additional Information section if you run out of room.</p>
<p>If you have more than 10 ECs, you may want to group by categories.</p>
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<p>@oldfort good idea. thanks!</p>
<p>If you group all volunteer work together, then you may be able to put down 5hrs/week over 3 years, then highlight your leadership or achievements.</p>