How many volunteering hours do I need to apply to "service-heavy" schools and have a shot?

[veil_ca]

I see a lot about schools like Franklin, Loyola, Georgetown, Temple liking a lot of service hours. However, it’s unclear what number of hours to aim for. Is it as high as a thousand? Or is it enough to have 2-300? I know it’s important to write effectively about your interest in and the importance of service in your secondaries, but I’m sure there’s a number they’re looking/screening for to be competitive

edit: if anyone has anecdotal info about Rosalind Franklin, Oakland, Georgetown, Temple Loyola, Geisinger, Creighton, or Tulane… let me know!

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[ecobio]

Franklin as in rosalind franklin? They dont require an insane amount of hours. I got an interview with maybe 500 nonclinical volunteering hours.

I have heard that rush / loyola expect #s in the 1000s, especially considering they get 10k+ applications every year.

Not sure about GT or Temple.

 

[veil_ca]

Franklin as in rosalind franklin? They dont require an insane amount of hours. I got an interview with maybe 500 nonclinical volunteering hours.

I have heard that rush / loyola expect #s in the 1000s, especially considering they get 10k+ applications every year.

Not sure about GT or Temple.

500 feels like a lot but it does seem reasonable for a service heavy school. thousands is crazy though

 

[ecobio]

500 feels like a lot but it does seem reasonable for a service heavy school. thousands is crazy though

To be fair ive had like 4 gap years hahahahah. I definitely think RFU looks at applicants with less.

And to be fair, especially if you fit the mission of these other service oriented schools, they will definitely consider you too. I think the thousands number comes from an average — which doesnt necessarily mean its a requirement. Im sure there are people with less who go.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Rush, Loyola, and some of the Jesuit schools put a lot of weight on service. Rush is big into this, and I think they publish class profiles with hundreds (like 700+) as the average number (I prefer seeing medians, which likely are nearer to 1000, but I don't have a basis for this). You can get by with 250+ for most schools. and 150 is usually the functional minimum when submitting an application (service orientation activities: food distribution, shelter volunteer, job/tax preparation, legal support, transportation services, or housing rehabilitation).

 

[Goro]

I see a lot about schools like Franklin, Loyola, Georgetown, Temple liking a lot of service hours. However, it’s unclear what number of hours to aim for. Is it as high as a thousand? Or is it enough to have 2-300? I know it’s important to write effectively about your interest in and the importance of service in your secondaries, but I’m sure there’s a number they’re looking/screening for to be competitive

edit: if anyone has anecdotal info about Rosalind Franklin, Oakland, Georgetown, Temple Loyola, Geisinger, Creighton, or Tulane… let me know!

200+, but more is always better. And love what you do, and do what you love.