What can be considered as extracurricular activities?

Also known as extra-academic activities, extracurricular activities include sports, student government, community service, employment, arts, hobbies, and educational clubs.

Should I include babysitting on common app?

Babysitting. Many students are hesitant about including babysitting in their applications because it might not seem like a “real” job in comparison with a position at a company or organization where employees receive actual paychecks. But if you have spent a substantial amount of time babysitting, it totally counts!

What industry does babysitting fall under?

Child Day Care Services Industry.

Are school clubs extracurricular activities?

If you are part of a club that meets once a week, a society that routinely organizes events throughout the year, or a theater production that requires you to practice weekly for an extended period of time, you can count any one of these activities as an extracurricular.

Is babysitting an extracurricular or a professional job?

As seen on various classifieds ads website and some job portals Babysitting is marked under Professional Jobs→Full Time→Part Time→Permanent→Temporary. And yes you’re being paid for it so it is considered a professional job than an extracurricular. It also adds up as an EXPERIENCE in your Resume.

What do colleges look for in extracurricular activities?

Colleges aren’t looking for particular activities. Rather, they are looking for commitment and accomplishment in your activities. Work experience doesn’t fall under the category of “extracurricular activity,” but it is still highly valued by colleges.

Does work experience count as an extracurricular activity?

Almost anything you do outside of the classroom can count as an extracurricular activity. Colleges aren’t looking for particular activities. Rather, they are looking for commitment and accomplishment in your activities. Work experience doesn’t fall under the category of “extracurricular activity,” but it is still highly valued by colleges.

Is community service considered an extracurricular activity?

Not so. Most community and family activities are also “extracurricular.”. The Common Application as well as many individual college applications group together extracurricular activities with community service, volunteer work, family activities and hobbies.