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Education & Reference by Anonymous 2018-07-05 22:53:07
Social Science
Would research papers be a good addition to my college application?
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Hi, I may sound really really nerdy but I like to research things in my free time. I have written many and stored them in a folder on google drive. I was wondering if it is worth it to put it in my college application.
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Anonymous
No, not unless they were peer reviewed and published.
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Anonymous
Only if the school asks for them, which is rare. Most colleges do want a writing sample, but it will be an essay on a subject that the school asks for, and generally will not be based on research. Perhaps you can make mention of this hobby in your essay.
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Anonymous
If nobody critiques them then they are just for your own edification, and of no interest to a college admission board.
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Anonymous
No, it doesn’t fall under EC. Perhaps under What are your hobbies. It is a a very minor thing to mention.
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Anonymous
better if they were published