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<p>More is not always better. </p>
<p>Given the circumstances of adcoms with a huge number of applications, each of which they are trying to give a fair and equal reading, and a limited amount of time to fill very few slots–a candidate who sends in everything they think is ‘new’ information can be seen in a negative light. </p>
<p>The application provides plenty of space for an applicant to make their case in a concise manner. I can imagine that adcoms get tired of ‘special’ kids who think they need additional accommodations to demonstrate how wonderful the are.</p>