What to include/not include...

Prep School Admissions
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<p>Hi everyone!
So, I have my standard “application-worthy” accomplishments (#1 on varsity tennis, oodles of singing/theatre stuff, charity work, decent grades), but I also have somethings that people might consider… testy.</p>

<p>I am currently the leader of People For Change, a discussion-based feminist group that has over 40 members, more than any other club on campus! I am the founder and president of this club and I am very proud of how well my little “child” has come along. However, many people today still think feminism is men-hating, screaming, crazy women, but in reality, we’re just civilized people trying to make a change in the world we live in. I am not sure if schools would view this as really interesting or really testy/scandalous</p>

<p>However, I am also an initiative leader in my school when it comes to sexual health. I am currently trying to work things around my school that make upper-school (High school) students more proactive with their sex lives. At my school, we get sexual education for a brief period in health class in 7th grade and then it never comes up again, despite the fact that most of the students who are sexually active are in the upper-school division. Again, schools could view this as interesting and notable, or it could seem too mature and inappropriate.</p>

<p>Should I bring those up? Should I not?
Thank you!</p>

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<p>In my opinion this is worth bringing up. Many (all??) of these schools could use a student-leader like you in this area.</p>

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<p>I think both of those should be fine (they definitely would be at Concord). Founding the largest club on campus is generally viewed as a great thing. And would you actually want to attend a school that viewed feminism as scandalous?</p>

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<p>I don’t think anyone has viewed feminism or sexual health as scandalous for a few decades now.</p>

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<p>@ChoatieMom‌ Hahaha, I know, but coming from a teenage girl at a school interview? I guess I’m just a tad bit nervous about seeming a tad bit inappropriate. Oh well, I’m sure that it will go well either way! :)</p>