<p>there was an article in a North Jersey Newspaper (The Record) about athletes who fast during ramadan that featured me....is this worthy of being put in the additional info section of the common app? otherwise i have nothing else to put there, lol</p>
<p>I don't know the answer to your question, but it's nice to see a fellow muslim.</p>
<p>you can put whatever you like there! so go for it.</p>
<p>bump bump bump</p>
<p>Did the article present a flattering profile that cast you in a positive light; e.g., dedication in the face of physical deprivation? Does it relate to with something you emphasized in another part of your application; e.g., how your faith has grounded you in adversity, or the value of self-sacrifice and discipline in multiple aspects of your life?</p>
<p>In other words, does it illustrate something compelling about you and tie in with the picture you're painting for the admissions folks? If so, yes yes yes, put it in. If all it does is mention your name and the fact that you don't eat till sunset during a certain part of the year for religious reasons... eeeeh... I'm sure it won't hurt you, but not so sure it will help you.</p>
<p>ok it did illustrate something compelling about me....so....should i post a link to it on the additional info section? Need I add an intro or something or just plop the link to the story there?</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>bumpppp......</p>
<p>Not sure I would count on the admissions folks firing up their browsers to go look at a link that's presented without explanation. How about writing a little bit of introduction to it -- just a couple of sentences in which you tell why it's important enough to include. And then provide a link and either a scan of it (in an attached document) or the text.</p>
<p>Again, this is just a suggestion. What works for you and is easy/convenient for them should rule the day.</p>
<p>Can I use this part of the application to explain a drop in grades due to moving to a different country and taking a harder course load.</p>
<p>"Can I use this part of the application to explain a drop in grades due to moving to a different country and taking a harder course load."</p>
<p>I would assume so, I'm an exchange student and am using the section to briefly explain why i'm not receiving credit for my classes taken abroad. Just a few sentences to make sure that everything is clear.</p>