Taking this discussion forward in time to the "check ride":
Before the Practical Test ("check ride") in the US, the FAA Examiner
or Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) is required to look closely at your
pilot logbook to determine that you meet the requirements for the
certificate / rating for which you are applying. You will write some
of this information on the front of the FAA Form 8710-1
(Application.) On the back of the Form 8710-1, your flight instructor
will certify (sign) that you are ready for the test and then the
Examiner or DPE will certify (sign) that your logbook has been
reviewed and that you meet the requirements for the rating sought.

So your logbook must clearly indicate the flight and ground
instruction (yes, ground instruction must be logged), solo or PIC
time. Your logbook must show the CFI and Examiner that you meet or
exceed the minimum required experience. As a DPE, reviewing the times
and the CFI's endorsements in the applicant's logbook that are
incomplete or unclear causes me to question how complete their
experience truly is, and if I must cancel the Practical Test per the
guidance in my FAA Examiner Handbook.

So on the day of your Practical Test, present a "clean" logbook, so it
is easy to confirm your endorsements, solo/PIC flying experience,
ground and flight training received.
See the CFR (FAR) part 61 for the minimums that apply to the rating
you seek.

(Feel free to exceed the minimums!)

Burt
CFI / Designated Pilot Examiner
Marfa Gliders Soaring Center, west Texas
USA