<p>Hello all, I have a question regarding the "Approximate time spent" on an activity. I have just completed my junior year and I will be a senior applying to colleges in the fall. I have also just recently begun doing research at a local university, and I am very passionate about it and I will continue to take part in it throughout the entire summer as well as my entire senior year and the summer afterward. </p>
<p>By the time I am writing my common app, I will only have taken part in the research for about 15 weeks or so. However, because I plan to take part in it throughout the entire year, should I put down 50 weeks a year? (2 weeks or so off of the 52 in a year due to other commitments, etc) Or should I put down just 15?</p>
<p>I would recommend putting down the full 50 weeks. I don’t feel that it is wrong to state that you are participating in something currently and will continue beyond the time at which you send your app.</p>
<p>Thank you, wrightm, for the input. I was thinking the same thing as well. Also, I began the research very late in my 11th grade year (in June to be exact), and by begin I mean I met with the professor and learned the basics of the research, etc. I began doing the lab work about two days after the school year ended.</p>
<p>With this in mind, would I be able to “check” the 11th AND 12th grade boxes for participation? Because technically I became involved in the 11th grade, though very late. However, actual lab work was not done until a few days into the summer. Any input is appreciated. Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Just check off 11 and 12. To be completely I really don’t think they investigate each EC you list. It would take way too much time for all the applicants each college receives. I know you want to be honest but such a minute detail such as the one you listed is not going hurt you in the application process.</p>