Hey there, I will be applying this year to colleges, I have done research in microbiology, and will be talking my research in the common app essay(I will include the research in a creative way tying it in with some other subject, as many good essays do). Is mentioning research in college apps too common, or is it rare enough so that i stand out?
It isn’t a hook. A nice solid EC, though. Assuming you already have it in your activities, they will know about it already.