Siblings section?

[EM24601]

I just don’t know if I should include half siblings in the “siblings” section on the Common App.

Thanks!

[skieurope]

I don’t see why not.
From a blog that I can’t link because it’s not allowed

Q: Why does a college care about my siblings? Should I list step- or half-siblings?

A: In addition to providing colleges with additional context on an applicant’s family life (as in, “Wow, 10 siblings!”), colleges also find it helpful to know if a sibling is currently attending or did attend their particular school. In some instances, that information could be the extra boost need in committee to help push that student into the admit pile. On the other hand, denied students of siblings (or alumni parents) might receive a “nicer” deny letter that acknowledges how disappointing the news must be given their family connection to the college.