Question... out of curiosity.

mom2012and14
Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:03:53 +0000

That space is meant to explain unusual circumstance that might have led to any potential red flags.
It can also be used to present an abstract of research.

It’s not really technically a space to write about another EC bc/ you didn’t have enough space in the two allotted essays for doing so.

It’s to explain an illness, personal family problem, a bizarre test grade (you had stomach bug on day of an AP test) etc.

CMU reads everything - they are unusual in that essays really are a key point to their decision making process. Make it count- explain who you are - don’t just rattle off what is already noted on the application. Talk about how your ECs and interests shape you and what you bring to the school