Harvard Supplementary?

Solowhale
Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:06:17 +0000

I think the stuff you’re quoting is describing “supplemental materials” like portfolios and video clips, but supplemental essays serve to “ensure each student has enough opportunity to tell Harvard about him/her”. H doesn’t mean to discourage such essays IMHO.

"Occasionally, students feel that college application forms do not provide sufficient opportunity to convey important information about themselves or their accomplishments. If there is something you would like us to know, please inform us below. If you wish to include an additional essay, you may do so. "