I am constantly asked about the need to log community service hours to get into college. Hold up, folks. Community service isn't about logging hours to get into college its about giving something of yourself to your community for the sole purpose of doing something for others.
One is either checking off items on a "college extracurriculars" list or engaged in a meaningful community service activity that is personally satisfying. Believe me, colleges know the difference. So stop worrying about how many hours of community service you need to get into college. Instead, find something to do that helps others and is a learning experience for you. Experience it fully, enjoy it, and then reflect on what you learned from your experience. You'll find you want to continue giving back to your community whether it matters to colleges or not... and that is exactly what colleges are really looking for.
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