<p>How would Colleges know if you did that many hours? Couldn't you lie?(not like I want to, but just curious)</p>
<p>Exactly. That was what I was wondering. So I'll go by the 20 hours a week thing, and then elaborate on it during an interview if my experience grows to be truly enriching.</p>
<p>But then, if your interviewer saw, let's say... 1,000 hours, they're probably going to probe you about it. If you're lying, it will be evident that you're fibbing. I mean, you'll be nervous and you'll sound narcisstic as you "explain". You'll lose either way if you lie.</p>
<p>Yea, I think if its some large number like 1,000 they will question you.</p>
<p>the point is -- be fairly accurate on the hours. If you work 2 days a week for 4 hours each day -- put 8 hours a week. If you normally end up staying later, put 10 hours. Even if you have a few weeks where you only work 2-3 hours (or not at all) the 8 hour figure would still be fine -- it is your usual amount of time worked.</p>
<p>Be honest -- you don't want to get caught lying and you never know when you might mess up. For all you know, the alumni interviewer is the brother-in-law of the lawyer you are supposedly working for.</p>
<p>My school counts hours because the # of hours goes on your transcript. Also because you need a certain amount to graduate and to recieve bright futures (100% or 75% scholarship to a Florida university).</p>