<p>Hi, I'm a rising senior from California
Half of the schools I'm applying to are religious (Catholic specifically, which is what I am) and I am pretty actively involved in campus ministry, my church, and have participated in/led various retreats (including some outside of school). So naturally, I am putting all of this on my application, but I have some questions. Will the fact that I have many religious activities help me at all on my application? My grades are up to par with the schools I am applying to (except villanova which is a bit of a reach) so I'm not solely relying on the fact that I am Catholic. Also should I put down that I have attended a lot of retreats outside of school or does that not matter? I was kind of thinking the latter but if it would help, I definitely want to know. Thanks!</p>