<p>I also disagree with political stances being a consideration. I think it can certainly come up in an interview, but I suspect it’s the excited interviewee who injects it into an answer (e.g. “Why do you want to come to Hillsdale?”) rather than the admissions counselor fishing for it. </p>
<p>Hillsdale’s philosophy is also not easily divided along political lines. The pursuit of objective truth is, I submit, far above politics. </p>
<p>Lewis: I think your academic stats are fine, but it’s definitely time to branch out. What have you been doing for three years? Studying and playing World of Warcraft? College is as much about social development and extracurricular activity as it is studying. Admissions does consider it a big red flag if they think you’re going to spend all of your time outside of class cooped up in your dorm room. I recommend trying a no-cut sport, some reasonably unique organization, a church group or the like.</p>