<p>The Common Application for transfer includes a final "additional information" section where you can "include any additional information that you would like to provide."</p>
<p>Is it typical to provide additional information in this way? If so, what sort of additional information do students usually provide?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>It could be something that there wasn’t enough room for in another section, an explanation something, etc. Do a Search on the CA subforum, even though it’s mainly for fr admissions, the types of things added in the Additional Information section are similar.</p>
<p>I believe it is commonly used to explain gaps in education, expand on work experience, or explain initial poor academic performance. I used it because I have a five year gap between high school and college that needed to be discussed more in depth.</p>
<p>Review your application as if you were an admissions staff member. With out knowing you, would you be confused or concerned about anything? Use this space to ensure no stone has been left unturned.</p>
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<p>I would be very careful with this one as it can sound like you’re making excuses for yourself when everyone else was working hard. I’m not saying that’s always the case, but be very aware of how it sounds to an adcom. And sometimes, if it’s something that a GC can address instead of you, it comes across a lot better.</p>
<p>Make sure to explain any withdrawals in this section if you have a reasonable excuse (i.e. finances, medical reasons, etc.)</p>
<p>Thanks for the responses! I’ve decided to use the space to briefly expand on some of my extracurricular activities that I didn’t have room to discuss elsewhere. I think they’re pretty important and was dismayed that I didn’t have room to discuss them, so I think this works out nicely.</p>
<p>Entomom - What is a “GC”? Totally understand your sentiment.</p>
<p>GC=guidance counselor</p>
<p>There are different titles at each school, but whoever signs off on your schedule and/or the person who fills out the College Official’s form.</p>
<p>Ah, got it. Thank you. In my case, the transgressions were over five years ago at a different school and resulted in two withdraws. I talked about it briefly in the application, hopefully in a successful way.</p>
<p>Yes, I didn’t want to say never to do it, but just to be careful. I think particularly for students that have taken a break, it’s informative to talk about life changes that might have affected your academic record and tangent.</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>