<p>Maybe some of the admissions officers out there can weigh in. I am just wondering how closely the common app is read for each applicant. For example, I think some of the coolest/most interesting stuff in my app is in the "additional info" box on the last page, because it didn't really fit anywhere else. I hope that it isn't skimmed over or totally missed because of that. And if it's a matter of the more competitive apps being more closely read, my class rank is 1 and my SAT is 2300+. Does that help the rest of the app get a longer look? Thanks!</p>
<p>I think they look at each application closely because top schools and ivies (i’m assuming you’re applying to those colleges?) view apps holistically.</p>
<p>i’ve heard adcoms hold it really close to their face when they read it, so that they can see all the tiny imperfections… some say they don’t though.</p>
<p>Yes, better stats will ensure that your Application is deliberated further. (or on the other hand, bad stats means they often get thrown out in the first round) </p>
<p>I’m sure they read the Common App carefully, even the additional info section.</p>
<p>I know that an Ad Com will read the app twice and usually two-three people read it.</p>
<p>IDK if that’s the same for all colleges, from the UC video I saw that two people read it closely and twice, and sometimes a third person.</p>
<p>Yeah</p>