<p>Right, I didn’t mean to imply community service is the only activity possible, or carries as much importance as other aspects may, just that it would be significant * if * it demonstrates something key about the applicant - leadership, dedication, etc…(which, again, can be achieved with other extracurriculars). So yes, I agree, pure hours alone mean nothing, for the reasons pointed out above. </p>
<p>(hahaha my bad about the articles - that is embarrassing)</p>