Confused - proof of extracurriculars/awards?

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<p>Hi there! Thank you in advance for helping me out :)</p>

<p>I was browsing the Common App today but realized there was no section that requires proof or documentation of extracurricular activities/awards.</p>

<p>Do they not care enough about activities/awards to ask for proof? </p>

<p>I am asking because recently I was accepted to a selective summer program. I was going to write it down as one of my summer experiences, and ask my professor at the program to write a quick letter to verify my attendance at the program. </p>

<p>However, I couldn't find a spot on the Common App that lets us upload verification documents or letters. </p>

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<li><p>Does that mean we don't need to provide verification for activities/awards?</p></li>
<li><p>What about volunteer hours? I've been keeping a log of volunteer hours since my freshman year. How do I send them my proof of hours then?</p></li>
<li><p>Does this mean that adcoms don't care enough about activities/awards to ask for proof?</p></li>
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<p>I'd appreciate any feedback; thank you!</p>

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<p>I don’t believe there is any sort of verification process, unfortunately…enabling students like Adam Wheeler and a few upperclassmen friends of mine to get into top schools with some fabricated EC’s.</p>

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<p>Yep, they just take your word for it – and everyone else’s too.</p>

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<li><p>Does that mean we don’t need to provide verification for activities/awards? RIGHT</p></li>
<li><p>What about volunteer hours? I’ve been keeping a log of volunteer hours since my freshman year. How do I send them my proof of hours then? YOU DON’T, THEY DON’T WANT YOUR LOG</p></li>
<li><p>Does this mean that adcoms don’t care enough about activities/awards to ask for proof? MOSTLY CORRECT</p></li>
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<p>About 85% of colleges don’t give any weight to your ECs. Those that do, only spectacular ones (that can be easily verified) are of much meaning.</p>