<p>would it be okay to include a short essay?</p>
<p>Seriously, no. But you only apply once. Do you feel lucky?</p>
<p>Oh mehn, a counselor told me it would be a really good idea to write about the summer programs I went to, since there's nowhere else in the application. Now I don't know what to believe.</p>
<p>i wonder about putting the resume there?</p>
<p>My resume isn't really too extensive. All i would have done was repeat what I put for the Activities Section and add in the summer programs. I've also read that it's not only which summer programs you went to, but the experience you've gathered from them. I think I'll take the chance and include the essay. The instructions for the Additional Information Area does say include any additional information you'd like to provide.</p>