Job?

[Wabash]

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@calmom

In general, the less prestigious jobs - when held over time - tend to have more weight, because they signal that the applicant needs to earn money as opposed to being a spoiled rich kid. So Starbucks or Burger King are fine. That kind of job can provide an apparent explanation for weaknesses in ECs - the ad com assumes that with the work schedule the kid may not have time for extra activities; and if the ECs and courseload are strong, then the job is even more impressive: it shows a kid who must be very smart & capable to handle the workload.

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<p>I did landscapping/yardwork the past 2 summers does that count as a job for my apps?</p>

[carolyn]

<p>If you were paid, it's a job.</p>

[Wabash]

<p>so how do I put that on my apps? It was for grandma and a neigbour.</p>