<p>One of my extracurriculars is that I regularly compete in beauty pageants. I am actually quite good and hold a Northeast America title. I was wondering if I should include this on my application because I don't want it to have a negative effect. My reasoning for contemplating whether or not to include this is that I think it would make me a unique applicant. Please help! (For reference I'm planning on applying to Vanderbilt ED... so it is a somewhat southern school)</p>
<p>Of course you should include any honor or award you’ve received, including for beauty pageants. I assume, apart from being attractive, that you have also demonstrated poise, talent, stamina, grace under pressure, interpersonal skills and other qualities that any school will value. Be proud of yourself!</p>