extra info--- should i?

Applying to College
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<p>in the common app there's that space for extra info, and there's something i sort of feel i should add but i don't know if it's worth it. </p>

<p>both of my parents work full-time, so i've had a really large home responsibility since freshman year, including running daily errands and picking my brother up at scheduled times. hence, i have been unable to participate in certain activities (mock trial, school sports) that i would have liked to. </p>

<p>is this worth mentioning, or should i just let it go?</p>

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<p>Include it. Having major responsibilities for siblings, etc. also is something that many colleges count as if it were an EC.</p>

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<p>Definitely worth mentioning.</p>

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<p>Similar question: Would it be worth mentioning that your mother does not drive (parents divorced), therefore as the poster said, unable to participate in many activities in my freshmen/sophomore year.</p>

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<p>no, that's just a lame excuse :P</p>

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<p>haha, you think so?</p>