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The Common App Additional Information Section: Your Secret Weapon (and the New 300-Word Limit)

Applying to college can feel like trying to fit your entire life story into a few small boxes. But what about the crucial details that don't fit? This is where the Common App Additional Information section becomes your greatest asset. Often overlooked, this is your chance to strategically reframe your profile and give admissions officers the context they need to fully understand you.

Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel

Sep 20, 20253 min read