Paid work just started, ok to put as Work under UC Activities section?

With only 3 1-hour-per-week session paid work so far, does it count as Work (paid)? The intent is to continue through the school year (12th grade) with this work at this load.

YES, include it.

understand that GPA is king at the UCS and ECs are a relatively minor consideration. For most of the UCs you need a 4+GPA to be a competitive applicant.

apply broadly and good luck

Definitely list under the UC Activities- Work experience even if you have just started working.

Thanks, will put it then. Did do a summer internship, but unpaid, hence goes under Volunteering.