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The Additional Information Essay: When and How to Use It

Topic: Admissions, advice, College Admissions, Essay Resources, Essay Tips, Essay Writing, Quick Tips, Tips  |  Posted on November 10th, 2017  |  Written by CEA HQ

It is not often discussed, but the Common Application offers students the opportunity to complete two essays in addition to the personal statement: the (new for 2025!) Challenges and Circumstances Essay and the standard Additional Info Essay.  If you’re wondering whether you should be writing and submitting either of these optional essays, you’ve come to […]