What Counts as "Research"?

drewski94
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:13:11 +0000

Hey! I’m applying to Northwestern RD this year and my application is done, except for the optional research essay which I think I may qualify for.

I come from an interfaith family, and my parents allowed me to decide which one I want to pursue. I’ve recently made my decision to pursue Judaism in the past year and have been doing some private studies with my Rabbi (History, Hebrew, Philosophy, etc.) It takes up a good bulk of my time, so I think it’s pretty significant.

It’s on my resume, but what do you think? Is this “research”? Should I do the optional essay? Thanks!