<p>What am i suppose to put in the additional information section on the common app? Am i suppose to start writing an essay about myself or am i suppose to just name some peculiarities?</p>
<p>And, how long should it be?</p>
<p>I assumed that space was for discrepancies such as explaining that you didn't meet the requirements for classes because your school didn't off them or that you had to help support the family so you only took half days of school as an upperclassman.</p>
<p>I'm not sure what else to put or how long it should be, though.</p>
<p>you usually clarify or augment other factors of you app. For example, listing more accomplishments of your ECs that did not fit on the application. Some attach a resume here, giving more information about one's self and making it availible in a clear form.</p>
<p>so am i suppose to expound and write a full length essay?</p>
<p>You don't have to fill it out if you feel everything you want the adcoms to know is already covered (I left it blank) I doubt a formal essay is expected or even encouraged though if you do choose to write something.</p>