Should I include my Instagram account on college apps?

Applying to College
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Hey everybody, I have been running a Costco review page on Instagram for the past three years now (I’m currently a junior in high school).

Recently in quarantine, I’ve started a blog writing about Costco, and I realized I’ve been spending a lot more time posting reviews on Instagram and interacting with other people.

Currently (in quarantine), I spend ~5 hours a week dedicated to writing blog posts, Instagram reviews, and interacting with followers. I only have around 900 followers, but I’m working on growing my page.

I love writing about Costco lol and I was just wondering if you guys think I should include this as an activity on my college apps? Thanks :slight_smile:

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I think you should go for it. It might not guarantee a “plus” but there won’t be any reason to give you a “minus.” (Unless, of course, there’s vulgar language)It sets you apart from everyone (last time I checked, I didn’t know anyone wrote blogs about Costco) and it’s a unique hobby. It’s just my opinion, but I think it would be pretty cool.

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Thanks! I think I’ll include it. I’ve never heard of people putting an instagram account with a small following as an extracurricular activity, so I wasn’t sure if I should go for it at first but you’re right! There’s no harm in trying