<p>Hey guys, this might be an awkward question but I really want to know the answer. Let's suppose I tutor scienctific subjects every Saturday, and I include that in my college application.
How will the college believe me? Don't they need some kind of proof?</p>
<p>I want to know about this too. 
What if we are good at something but dont jave anything to prove it. Is it worth mentioning?</p>
<p>1) +80% of colleges don’t care about ECs</p>
<p>2) of those that do, they take your word for it</p>
<p>3) can and do people lie? Yes and yes</p>
<p>3a) Little items won’t matter anyways (stop fretting if it’s 120 vol hours or 135 vol hours)</p>
<p>3b) big items (won national competition, State record holder in backstroke) can be easily checked.</p>
<p>3c) if fraudulent, colleges can always revoke your degree or sue you for any fin aid</p>
<p>3d) anecdotally, some CA publics randomly check ECs, I’ve heard</p>
<p>@CalTech: “Is it worth mentioning?” This isn’t a debate session – it’s to tell admissions stuff about yourself. YES, list what you consider valuable.</p>
<p>Thank You @T26E4</p>
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According to an article in the LA Times, the UC system does: [UC</a> wants the truth on student applications - Los Angeles Times](<a href=“http://articles.latimes.com/2009/feb/18/local/me-ucfraud18]UC”>Applying to UC? Don't fib)</p>
<p>A college also looks to your teachers to confirm your participation in high school activities. If you were very active in an activity at school (athletics, theater, debate, school newspaper, student council etc), a teacher will most certainly mention your participation as part of their letter of recommendation – something along the lines of “RawadH was not only one of the top student’s in my class, but he excelled while being the captain of the football team and winning national honors in the debating team! RawadH’s outstanding accomplishments both inside and outside the classroom makes him a truly special human being.”</p>
<p>Along the lines of what T26E4 said. Don’t lie; don’t exaggerate. Disclaimers such as the below appear on more than one college’s website: </p>
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<p>I loved you answers, they were very informative. Thank you so much!!</p>