<p>on the common application there is a section to attach addition info....would it be too much to attach an addition essay (small)...is that overkill?</p>
<p>What would be your purpose for attaching this additional essay? Is it to explain something more about yourself that you feel the admissions officers should know or is it to further show off your fabulous writing skills? If it's the latter, I'd say it's overkill. If, however, it's the former, then that is what that section is for, so go for it! If your reasoning falls into neither of these two categories, then please elaborate.</p>