<p>So I've recently started tutoring a high school student and I've been wondering...
This is technically a 'paying job' that I'm working for, but I'm aware that there are no official documents or anything of the sort to prove that it is a job. Would I put this under Work Experience or Extracurricular Activities on the UC application?</p>
<p>With that being said, last year as a senior in HS, I took on a different 'paying job' where I was responsible for picking up and dropping off two underclassmen. Once again, same situation where I was paid but there was never any paperwork being signed or whatever. Would this even hold any significance on my application? Because it doesn't really reflect on my academics, but I guess it shows responsibility? </p>
<p>Please let me know if any of this is worth mentioning, and if so, where on my application would it be appropriate?
Thank you in advance!</p>
<p>Putting it under either section seems fine in my opinion, but if you can’t verify it with official documentation, you probably shouldn’t list it. There’s always the possibility that you’ll be randomly selected to verify one or more of your extracurriculars.</p>
<p>Thanks @Cayton!
So in the case that I do get selected to verify my extracurriculars, can you explain how that process goes?
Not just for tutoring, but in general, would it be acceptable to get a formal letter from the person in charge? (Mother of student, instructor, teacher)</p>
<p>Yeah, that’d be fine from what I’ve observed. UCs are somewhat lenient on what counts as verification of extracurriculars. They want to see <em>something</em> that can verify that you participated in these activities.</p>
<p>A statement from the high school students parents that you tutor him would be acceptable proof. I would still list it, I think it would benefit your application. </p>
<p>Thank you @Cayton and @Bearly87!
Fortunately I spoke with the parent and she had no problem preparing a letter if the situation comes up. Hopefully things go well with this :)</p>