<p>I attend a Catholic High School, so I am required to take the religion courses(all studying from textbooks and handouts like a normal class with quizes and tests) all 4 years-- it's mandatory, but do the admissions people know that? I'm also an international student so I'm not sure if in the States religion is perceived as an elective or not!!! because in my school, it is compulsory!</p>
<p>i don't want to risk my religion teacher reccommendation to be invalid because religion isn't an "academic" subject; quoted from the Common App</p>
<p>Thank you!!</p>