<p>My politics are very libertarian. Many of the colleges I am applying to tend to have a liberal student body. What effect will hinting at my poltical views in my essays and extracirriculars resume have on admissions?</p>
<p>It won't have an affect on admissions at the vast majority of schools, as long as your opinions appear to be original (i.e. not your parents') and well-thought.</p>
<p>which colleges are you referring to? b/c im more conservative than libertarian but these political philosophies are in a similar vicinity.</p>
<p>"im more conservative than libertarian but these political philosophies are in a similar vicinity."</p>
<p>To my understanding, libertarianism does not really fall in the traditional spectrum of conservative and liberal...rather if there was a line and a dot above that line, libertarianism would be that dot.</p>
<p>I wouldn't talk about politics in any part of your application unless it shows something that you have done in that field (volunteer for a campaign or join a political activism club).</p>
<p>I'm refering to Cornell and Union college.</p>
<p>generally, libertarians are thought to be right. conservatives are also right. i wasnt saying that my political philosophies are in the same vicinity, but rather that they would be viewed in the same vicinity.</p>
<p>Obviously you do not know the definition of libertarian. Just say you are liberal, that'll suffice.</p>
<p>Haha ^</p>
<p>I am involved in politics and I never mentioned what kind of ideology. It's just not needed.</p>
<p>Shainaloves, it is necessary, at times, to mention the specifics of your involvement. At such times, the ideology usually comes out.</p>
<p>Like when?</p>
<p>Say an applicant works extensively at the Republican National Convention. When he writes it down, it will become obvious that he is a Republican.</p>
<p>I personally wrote</p>
<p>"I volunteered __ hours during the 2004 presidential campaign."</p>