<p>So, I am applying to UC Berkeley as a freshman.
I am wondering whether I should add another essay on additional part.
Some people recommend me doing it, saying they will know more about me.
Others say that it will just annoy adcom and will work as a disadvantage against me.</p>
<p>Considering it is public university and getting lots of applicants, I am thinking it might work as a disadvantage against me.
What do you guys think? should I add additional essay or not?</p>
<p>i talked to the one of the readers from berkeley that came to our UC Essay Workshop at school, and she specifically not to write another essay in the additional comments.
Dont do it.</p>
<p>She said that box is for stuff like "my school runs on a block schedule".</p>