Ok, thanks! I was a bit curious, and both your replies helped a lot. I've been trying to do research on past threads to figure out my journey since all the pre-health advising sessions at my school are during my classes. After looking through many previous posts, many people have been bragging about their ECs, and I just wondered what was considered average or a bit above average, so I could see if what I was doing beforehand is enough since I just recently wanted to become a dentist.
FOLLOW UP QUESTION::: Am I on track to having slightly above average ECs?
Here is what I have so far.....
-150+ hours as Nonprofit Liaison for this club that interacts with nonprofit (this was only freshmen year though since I did this through my school's honors college... and they only let you do one year).
-150+ hours as a free tutor for a disadvantaged child (this has also stopped to since he no longer needs me either)
-I work 25 hours a week for my mom as a daycare provider (this has been going on since I was 16, so I'm not going to attempt to calculate that time)
-And, I will have around 160 hours of shadowing/volunteering by end of May (all one gen dentist though... red flag?)
-I like arts and craft, but I don't do it for a specific organization, so does this count? I think it might just be a hobby....
I'm currently looking for a new volueenteering gig, but I'll probably something to do with kids since I prefer working with them rather than adults. Anyways, do you all think I'm on the right track?
Also, how important is research to schools. I rather spend this summer volunteering full time instead of doing research, but if research is another hoop to jump through to become a dentist then obviously I'll try to find something...