How does Church stuff look as an EC?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is a lot of hatred towards Christians right now so if you can leave it off of your applications then you don't run the risk of being negatively judged. Same thing if you volunteer or work with right-leaning political organizations.

We are taught about implicit biases- take what you are taught to heart- and understand that your application will be negatively received.

That's not true. That's the kind of thing right wingers with a persecution complex tell themselves and progressives say to justify their hate.

But among normal and sane people there's no hatred towards Christians. For an EC, put things in a service context - helping people. Even Harvard and Columbia want kind people. Being part of a mainstream Christian or Catholic group - or any religious oriented group - that helps others is definitely not a negative. It's not 2020 anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The big state schools you’re looking at don’t care about the activities as much. UGA is the hardest admit of them all, harder than Wake OOS.

Not from our school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is a lot of hatred towards Christians right now so if you can leave it off of your applications then you don't run the risk of being negatively judged. Same thing if you volunteer or work with right-leaning political organizations.

We are taught about implicit biases- take what you are taught to heart- and understand that your application will be negatively received.

I agree with you regarding implicit bias. Implicit bias is real.

As far as any sort of that christian stuff, it’s best to leave it off the ECs. It’s going to work against your child most places.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is a lot of hatred towards Christians right now so if you can leave it off of your applications then you don't run the risk of being negatively judged. Same thing if you volunteer or work with right-leaning political organizations.

We are taught about implicit biases- take what you are taught to heart- and understand that your application will be negatively received.

That's not true. That's the kind of thing right wingers with a persecution complex tell themselves and progressives say to justify their hate.

But among normal and sane people there's no hatred towards Christians. For an EC, put things in a service context - helping people. Even Harvard and Columbia want kind people. Being part of a mainstream Christian or Catholic group - or any religious oriented group - that helps others is definitely not a negative. It's not 2020 anymore.

Catholics are anti-choice/ forced birthers, and they just banned gender-affirming care from all their hospitals.

[Anonymous]

Here is why you really want to avoid putting any sort of churchy stuff on college applications


https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/11/13/us-bishops-ban-gender-affirming-care-at-catholic-hospitals/

[Anonymous]

My daughter has faith related activities and service related activities as separate categories in her ECs and on her resume. Her Catholic faith is what guides her through life, so it is kind of hard to avoid talking about it. She is very active in the church and attends Catholic school. You will glean all of this about her through her application. We aren't worried at all and if the school won't have her, so be it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is a lot of hatred towards Christians right now so if you can leave it off of your applications then you don't run the risk of being negatively judged. Same thing if you volunteer or work with right-leaning political organizations.

We are taught about implicit biases- take what you are taught to heart- and understand that your application will be negatively received.

That's not true. That's the kind of thing right wingers with a persecution complex tell themselves and progressives say to justify their hate.

But among normal and sane people there's no hatred towards Christians. For an EC, put things in a service context - helping people. Even Harvard and Columbia want kind people. Being part of a mainstream Christian or Catholic group - or any religious oriented group - that helps others is definitely not a negative. It's not 2020 anymore.

Catholics are anti-choice/ forced birthers, and they just banned gender-affirming care from all their hospitals.

My wife and DS are Catholic and, like many Catholics, don’t follow the Church’s teachings on this and other things as well.

Your post is really ignorant and offensive.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is a lot of hatred towards Christians right now so if you can leave it off of your applications then you don't run the risk of being negatively judged. Same thing if you volunteer or work with right-leaning political organizations.

We are taught about implicit biases- take what you are taught to heart- and understand that your application will be negatively received.

That's not true. That's the kind of thing right wingers with a persecution complex tell themselves and progressives say to justify their hate.

But among normal and sane people there's no hatred towards Christians. For an EC, put things in a service context - helping people. Even Harvard and Columbia want kind people. Being part of a mainstream Christian or Catholic group - or any religious oriented group - that helps others is definitely not a negative. It's not 2020 anymore.

Catholics are anti-choice/ forced birthers, and they just banned gender-affirming care from all their hospitals.

Gender affirming care and acting on impulses associated with gender and sexual orientation go against the church’s teachings so it only makes sense to not have gender affirming care in Catholic hospitals. And it’s pro life, not anti choice. Killing babies in the womb is a sin. The Catholic bishops also made a strong statement against the Trump administration’s treatment of immigrants in case you missed that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Make sure the essays show depth. Try to write about a social justice activity or list some of the church service as social justice. Service trips are out, social justice is in.

Not in my universe. Here in Lake Wobegon, service for others always is important and good and non-political.

[Anonymous]

My son goes to a Catholic school, so it is kind of hard to hide “church stuff.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is a lot of hatred towards Christians right now so if you can leave it off of your applications then you don't run the risk of being negatively judged. Same thing if you volunteer or work with right-leaning political organizations.

We are taught about implicit biases- take what you are taught to heart- and understand that your application will be negatively received.

I'm not Christian, but if a university's admissions practice is hostile to applicants of a religious faith, then I don't want my kid going there, period. Only universities that value diversity - including ideological diversity - and look beyond labels or stereotypes are on our list.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is a lot of hatred towards Christians right now so if you can leave it off of your applications then you don't run the risk of being negatively judged. Same thing if you volunteer or work with right-leaning political organizations.

We are taught about implicit biases- take what you are taught to heart- and understand that your application will be negatively received.

That's not true. That's the kind of thing right wingers with a persecution complex tell themselves and progressives say to justify their hate.

But among normal and sane people there's no hatred towards Christians. For an EC, put things in a service context - helping people. Even Harvard and Columbia want kind people. Being part of a mainstream Christian or Catholic group - or any religious oriented group - that helps others is definitely not a negative. It's not 2020 anymore.

Catholics are anti-choice/ forced birthers, and they just banned gender-affirming care from all their hospitals.

Gender affirming care and acting on impulses associated with gender and sexual orientation go against the church’s teachings so it only makes sense to not have gender affirming care in Catholic hospitals. And it’s pro life, not anti choice. Killing babies in the womb is a sin. The Catholic bishops also made a strong statement against the Trump administration’s treatment of immigrants in case you missed that.

If anyone still harbored doubts as to why it would be a bad idea to list church activities on a university application, the PP’s post should remove every last doubt.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My daughter has faith related activities and service related activities as separate categories in her ECs and on her resume. Her Catholic faith is what guides her through life, so it is kind of hard to avoid talking about it. She is very active in the church and attends Catholic school. You will glean all of this about her through her application. We aren't worried at all and if the school won't have her, so be it.

You will apply to Catholic Schools.

No other school gives a crap about your kids' church.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is a lot of hatred towards Christians right now so if you can leave it off of your applications then you don't run the risk of being negatively judged. Same thing if you volunteer or work with right-leaning political organizations.

We are taught about implicit biases- take what you are taught to heart- and understand that your application will be negatively received.

That's not true. That's the kind of thing right wingers with a persecution complex tell themselves and progressives say to justify their hate.

But among normal and sane people there's no hatred towards Christians. For an EC, put things in a service context - helping people. Even Harvard and Columbia want kind people. Being part of a mainstream Christian or Catholic group - or any religious oriented group - that helps others is definitely not a negative. It's not 2020 anymore.

Catholics are anti-choice/ forced birthers, and they just banned gender-affirming care from all their hospitals.

Gender affirming care and acting on impulses associated with gender and sexual orientation go against the church’s teachings so it only makes sense to not have gender affirming care in Catholic hospitals. And it’s pro life, not anti choice. Killing babies in the womb is a sin. The Catholic bishops also made a strong statement against the Trump administration’s treatment of immigrants in case you missed that.

If anyone still harbored doubts as to why it would be a bad idea to list church activities on a university application, the PP’s post should remove every last doubt.

How dare the Catholic Church think differently than the DCUM hive mind! So much intolerance and hate on this thread from people who allegedly embrace tolerance and coexistence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My daughter has faith related activities and service related activities as separate categories in her ECs and on her resume. Her Catholic faith is what guides her through life, so it is kind of hard to avoid talking about it. She is very active in the church and attends Catholic school. You will glean all of this about her through her application. We aren't worried at all and if the school won't have her, so be it.

You will apply to Catholic Schools.

No other school gives a crap about your kids' church.

Notre Dame would love this kid and I am sure the kid will love Notre Dame! And like the PP said, they don't want a school that doesn't appreciate their kid's love of faith. Peace.