Competitions on Additional Information
Hi,
When filling out my application, should I input all one-time competitions I've participated (but didn't win) on the additional information section?
And is it okay for me to input one-time activities too?
Any information would be helpful, thanks!
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You can, but it likely won't do anything for you. The additional information section is mainly what you feel your application would be incomplete without - competitions you entered but didn't win aren't going to complete your application. If you wouldn't put it in awards (if you had the space), I wouldn't put it in at all.
With regards to activities, I definitely would not (unless they're one year of national honor society that you just couldn't fit in the activities section). Adding a one-day or one-week activity that isn't something significant will only make it seem like you're trying to add too much. Remember that college admissions officers are going to spend a maximum of 15 minutes with your application. The goal is quality over quantity.
Just saw that this question was already answered - oops.
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