<p>One of the schools I am applying to gives one the option to write an essay explaining any special circumstances (socioeconomic status, single parent, health problems, etc.). I'm wondering, though, does this need to be like a typical admissions essay with all of the editing, rewriting, etc., or should it just explain the situation?</p>
<p>Any essay you submit should have “all of the editing, rewriting, etc.” necessary to make it a good essay regardless of whether you are just explaining your particular situation.</p>