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@EVE.
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 • 4 years ago •
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What type of extracurricular does job shadowing count as?
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Does shadowing even count as an extracurricular? If so what kind? I’m a sophomore seeking info.

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@EVE.4 years ago

Thank you both for the different perspectives!

@DebaterMAX4 years ago

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@DebaterMAX
899 answers, 740 votes
 • 4 years ago

I disagree @itsdogodown it most certainly counts as an EC as an EC is an extended activity that is not related to school. That definitely fits job shadowing. If interning and volunteering is also an EC shadowing is most certainly an EC.

Personally I’d classify shadowing as practical/professional experience especially in the medical field. I’m pretty sure CommonApp has a different name but I can’t for the life of me remember it. My bad!

Hope this helps and please comment if you need clarification as I’d be happy to help clarify!

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@maplecreamcookies
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4 years ago

Yes, this is correct - it would be "career oriented" in the Common App. You should include it on your application, especially if it's relevant to your intended career. If you don't spend a ton of time doing it though (like only one day), then consider leaving it out.

[🎤 AUTHOR]@EVE.4 years ago

Ok, thanks.

@DebaterMAX4 years ago

Best of luck @EVE

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@Lebron
70 answers, 108 votes
 • 4 years ago[edited]

It does not really count as an extracurricular activity but more as an experience that you can list on your resume or discuss in your essays. You could technically count just as a career oriented activity on the common app, but simply watching someone do their job isn't exactly an activity, especially if you didn't spend a substantial amount of time doing it.

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