Optional Stanford Essay

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>"OPTIONAL: You may submit one additional page to tell us of extenuating circumstance that you believe we should know. Please do not submit another essay. Most candidates do not submit this item. "</p>

<p>Did anyone actually submit this? Is this really optional or do most people usually do it.. and what exactly are "extenuating circumstances"? Thanks</p>

<p>edit: oops i guess i mean "optional stanford page" not essay haha</p>

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<p>i used this page to elaborate on some sections in the app that didn't have enough space to explain everything.</p>

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<p>i always believed that it was for kids who like maybe, say, had a severe illness that made their grades go down or something along those lines.</p>

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<p>Its not an essay.</p>