<p>UC</a> wants the truth on student applications - Los Angeles Times</p>
<p>That's pretty hardcore.</p>
<p>My son was verified last year. It really isn't a big deal.</p>
<p>Just be sure that if you list an EC, volunteer experience or award, you have a way to prove it (i.e. keep all awards, certificates etc).</p>
<p>A friend of mine was sent a letter requesting that he verify involvement in an after school program. All he did was ask the coordinator for a letter of recommendation and that took care of that. The UCs have been doing this for a long time IIRC and is definitely not a surprise.</p>