Islam in college essays?

bluejay16
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:11:00 +0000

I’m Muslim and I did check Islam for religious preferences. Also, for my extracurricular essay on the common app, I wrote about how being a tutor at an Islamic Studies school helped shape who I am by developing my passion for helping others and teaching me how to act under pressure (I helped a lot of kids at once and it got overwhelming at times). So I mean, being a Muslim should not hurt you (I got accepted to my top choice) but, just as the poster above me has stated, focus on yourself, not the religion. I wish you the best of luck!!! :D