<p>Hi everyone. I decided to apply to Boston University early decision. There is an additional information essay on the common app and I was wondering if we wrote an essay explaining stuff about ourselves, like why we did poorly in particular subjects, and stuff like that.</p>
<p>Could anyone explain this? :) Thanks!</p>
<p>I think that is where you add any extra info you would like the colleges to know, like any other clubs or AP exam scores that didn’t fit into the Common App spaces.</p>
<p>If you have any extenuating circumstances or explanations of why you did poorly in particular subjects, I think you should ask your guidance counselor to include it in his or her recommendation.</p>