<p>I didn't realize that the word count limit for the additional comments section was 550 words. That seems like a lot. How many words are you all writing?</p>
<p>I did not write any additional comments. Use that only of you have something important or unusual to add that is not covered in the 2 essays. Maybe to explain an F or something about a medical issue. They do not expect to find something there so don’t worry about it.</p>
<p>I didn’t use it either. Although, I decided I wanted to explain something a few days after I submitted it. Too bad I can’t make corrections anymore. Oh well.</p>
<p>@Inquiringmind2- yeah, I’m using it to explain an F and an illness. I wasn’t planning on writing much. I was just shocked to see we had 550 words and I was curious how everyone else is using them. </p>
<p>@mermaker- can’t we change our essays and additional comments section when we do the January update? I think I saw posts from people last year who said they did that.</p>
<p>Oh, really? Sweet! I didn’t even double check the app because I figured I had until the 30th. That’s a relief.</p>
<p>I have 350+ words on it hahaha</p>
<p>Quick question, I’m applying ONLY to Davis this year so would it be okay if I said something like this in the additional comments section?</p>
<p>“I would like to point out that I am only applying to UC Davis for this application cycle and will definitely attend this fall if I am accepted. I say this because I feel that UC Davis has the perfect combination of opportunities and resources for me to thrive as a Physics major.”</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure that they won’t ding me for writing something like this, but is it still okay if I do? I’ve just heard around of people getting rejected from mid/low-tier UCs because their GPA was “too high” and the adcoms expected them to go to UCLA/UCB/UCSD. I just want to avoid this scenario because my GPA )3.6) is a bit above Davis’ average. Thanks!</p>
<p>^^^do you have any credible information that that actually happens? The only time I’ve heard that is from people with relatively high or above average GPAs who are trying to console themselves for not getting in. A 3.6 won’t get you rejected, trust me. </p>
<p>I’m not sure if Davis reads the Additional Comments section anyway. They don’t read the personal statement.</p>
<p>My UCD rep told me that they do read the additional comments but you’re right, I’m 99% sure they don’t read the personal statements. The additional comments section is strictly for explaining circumstances like Shannon13 stated, an illness, gaps in your transcript, a bad grade, anything that the transcript does not show but you feel is important. They don’t want to hear why your grades are poor/bad unless it is an extreme circumstance like an illness, family death etc. </p>
<p>What it’s not for is pleading, trying to convince the adcoms, assuring etc. This is almost word for word what I was told. Also if it is mentioned in your personal statements, don’t mention it in the additional comments vice versa.</p>
<p>Hmmm alrite then, I won’t put down that stuff in the additional comments section. And no, I’ve just read that a lot on this board so I assumed that it may be true. Thanks for the info guys!</p>
<p>Well I ended up using the full word allotment lol. I didn’t realize how much extra stuff I needed to say. Hopefully they read it all because I honestly think it adds more to app than the other two essays!</p>
<p>Just to confirm. We can update anything on the App in January? For dxample, I can add a class I forgot to mention, or if I messed up on the financial section, I can update it with the correct information. My app won’t be rejected, right? I can technically also revise my prompt too, right?</p>
<p>I don’t have any confirmation that that is their policy, but I read several posts from people last year who said when they did their update, a) they were able to update it multiple times, b) they were able to make changes to their PS. So hopefully that is true!</p>
<p>I’ve heard you can but it has to be done in writing, not online. A few places have said this.</p>
<p>This is quite old but at the bottom of this thread:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-general/119438-can-we-make-changes-our-uc-application-after-we-send.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-general/119438-can-we-make-changes-our-uc-application-after-we-send.html</a></p>
<p>I know you can update personal info though because sometimes people move. I don’t think you can log in an edit your ps though but maybe I’m wrong.</p>
<p>Damn. I didn’t include a job I in high school. Do you think they might reject me because of that? I heard that they don’t really care what you did during HS.</p>
<p>They probably don’t even care. Unless it’s relevant work experience to your major, don’t worry.</p>
<p>For my additional comments, I am planning on writing about how I want to transfer to a school in southern california because my brother is there and my family wants to move to socal if i get into a school there. Do you guys think thats a reasonable thing to put?</p>
<p>^^I would not add that anywhere. It won’t help you get in and it can only work against you. Maybe find a away to incorporate it into your PS, but that’s it.</p>
<p>If my WR 2(Advanced writing) class got cancelled during the fall semester and now I have to take it in Spring which could hurt my chances, should I include this?</p>