<p>So I was just working on my applications, and I was wondering about my extracurriculars--if I do art on my own (outside of school) for around 5-6 hours a week, and then I have an hour art class every day in school, should I put down 10-11 hours of art a week, or 5-6? I haven't found anywhere that states whether an EC can include electives in the school day...</p>
<p>I’m no expert, but I’d say put 5-6 and be sure to explain that it’s outside of school. Adcom will see your transcript and know that you already do art in school. If that’s something you’re serious about and you’re on common app, maybe you could use that as your 150 character activity essay to show that art is more than a class to you.</p>