The Experiential Learning Activities Tracker helps you record and reflect on the activities you will later report in your health profession school applications. Every column in this tool corresponds to information that application services such as AMCAS, AACOMAS, AADSAS, and CASPA will ask for. By keeping track as you go, you’ll avoid scrambling for details later and gain a clearer understanding of how each experience has shaped your development as a future health professional. More than a record-keeping tool, the tracker supports meaningful reflection, growth, and preparation for a standout application, and can ultimately help you tell a compelling, competency-based story about who you are and why you’re ready for a career in health care.
We recommend making a copy of the tracker in Google Sheets (or your preferred cloud platform) so you don’t lose your progress!
Why This Tracker Matters
Health profession programs care about more than the number of hours you complete. They want to understand:
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What you did
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What you learned
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How you grew
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Which competencies you developed
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How your experiences shaped your understanding of health care and your chosen profession
This tracker makes that easier by capturing both the required information and the meaningful reflections that help you tell your story throughout the application process.
How to Use the Tracker
Below is an overview of each column and why it matters for your future application.
Activity Details
Organization Name
Organization's Mission (1-2 sentences)
Position Title
Key Roles and Responsibilities (1-2 sentences)
Supervisor Name & Contact Information
Date Started/Date Ended
Total Hours & Average Hours Per Week
Reflection-Focused Sections
These columns are the heart of the tracker. They help you understand your growth, prepare for interviews, and craft strong personal statements and “Most Meaningful Experience” essays.
Competencies Developed
Key Takeaways
Memorable Stories
Tips for Getting the Most Out of the Tracker
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Update regularly. Small, consistent entries are easier than recreating details later.
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Be specific. Clear descriptions make writing application essays much easier.
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Use the stories section intentionally. These examples bring your experiences to life in interviews.
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Revisit your reflections. Patterns will emerge that help you understand your strengths and growth.
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Think developmentally. The goal is not just to record hours, but to track how you’re becoming a strong future health professional.
