Additional essay - recommended?

<p>Ok so I’m REALLY tired of doing apps, and I don’t even like any of the topics that Harvard has put in their possible topics box…sooo…I was thinking of not adding an additional essay. </p>

<p>But Harvard is one of the rare ones that say to include an additional essay “if you wish, and if you feel that the application does not provide sufficient information about you”. Well, is it recommended? Do you know if Harvard actually wants an additional essay - any advantage?</p>

<p>only if the additional essay really provides new insight into who you are, like unusual life circumstances or something...</p>