Another "common app" additional information question

<p>^I think it’s sort of a best version of yourself that you want to present. Sometimes that means you might look stronger not listing every last thing you’ve done. Sometimes that means writing an extra essay about your favorite sport. My older son’s application said “I am a computer nerd, take me or leave me.” My younger son’s was more of a “I am a quirky kid with varied interests, and I can write some pretty creative and amusing essays that show a lot of intellectual potential.” They both got a mix of acceptances and rejections, but they both had great choices come April.</p>

<p>Agree with Mathmom’s coments- but, look at the blank CA online- that is often the order in which adcoms will read. Don’t make them wait for some final section to build a positive impression. And, beware the tendency to overthink the Addl Info section.</p>