<p>In July, I created an etrade account when I turned 18 (I'm a senior now). Since them, my principal (my own money earned from a job) has increased 7% to this date due to my wise investments in DJIA and NYSE stocks. I've been actively trading for awhile now I'm very interested in economics and I feel this is the only thing that would show this interest on the common app. Should I include this in the additional information section?</p>
<p>This is definitely worth mentioning.</p>
<p>Do you think it will significantly help my application for top tier schools?</p>