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Old 11-25-2006, 07:23 PM   #1
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What to write for "Additional Information"!?

Hey guys..i really don't know what i can write for Additional Information for commonapp and a lot of other colleges..are you guys just inputting essays from other apps? i know you're supposed to explain special circumstances or whatnot, but i really don't have any that affected my grades..now what?
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Old 11-25-2006, 09:36 PM   #2
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For the UC one, you're not supposed to mention anything unless there is something to clarify about your ECs, grades, etc in your app. SOrt of like a P.S. in a letter
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Old 11-26-2006, 01:28 PM   #3
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are you sure? because for mine I just telling another story that tell people my personality. Is that okay?
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Old 11-26-2006, 02:27 PM   #4
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Yeah. They even mention they won't view it as a personal statement. change it if you still have the chance.
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Old 11-27-2006, 12:02 AM   #5
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i know that for UC apps, but how about for commonapp and privates?
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Old 11-27-2006, 02:13 AM   #6
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It probably depends from school to school. Why don't you call them?
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Old 11-27-2006, 02:18 AM   #7
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^ the last statement is just a prompt to tell more about yourself that wasnt avaible in other prompts.
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Old 11-27-2006, 09:37 AM   #8
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For the UC, should I mention that I started a club that was so unpopular that it only lasted a week or two?
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