Religion and College Essays

College Essays
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<p>Now that the Common App is coming out in less than a week, I am beginning to think about topics for my essay. I was thinking about writing about how being Jewish has given me a strong sense of community and how it has affected my work ethic and what not (and maybe even a little about how frustrating it is when other races are given advantages in college admittance, but Jewish applicants are not (we are a race, there is genetic evidence)), but I am not sure if secular colleges will appreciate the use of religion to try to gain admittance. Is this an okay topic to write about, or should I find something more secular to focus my essay on?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>You should write about something that defines you as a person, something you feel passionate about. If you want to write about that lean towards conveying who you are, and not what you think is fair and unfair. I think it is a great topic to write about, but just remember that colleges want to hear about you :)</p>

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<p>I think using religion is kind of dangerous…</p>

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<p>You shouldn’t worry about whether or not adcoms from secular colleges will appreciate your use of religion, but you should stay away from mentioning how affirmative action works against you.</p>

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<p>^^ agreed.</p>