1st vs 2nd place in competitions???

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Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:51:14 +0000

If the competition was local and there were only two entrants, then probably best just to emphasize that you came in second.

If local with several dozen or more entrants, then worth mentioning but not likely to impact the admissions decision (although that really depends upon the specifics).

If the competition was in an unusual topic related to your intended area of study, then either first or second place is notable. An example might be a competition in Greek & Latin translations for a future classics major.