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@equinox
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Can I write my college essay about my religious conversion?
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Hi everyone, I heard a mix of things when it comes to this option. For context, I am a Latino, and we come from a predominantly Christian/Catholic backgrounds. Despite this, I identified as agnostic but converted to Islam around the end of my junior year. I obviously don't want to word it the wrong way, my goal isn't to preach the religion or sound pretentious against other religions, but explain how my conversion defined who I am, etc. Is this fine, or is it still a gamble regardless?

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@sunnysunflowers
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 • a month ago

I think this will definitely stand out if you do it properly.

Meaning, without trying to convince others to be agnostic or talking badly about other religions (which you don't intend to do).

If it connects to your growth, it would be a good idea, just try to show multiple ways it helped you grow (if that makes sense)

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@JAmesa month ago

I agree

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