How to Use the Additional Information Section on the Common App

Short answer: Judiciously and reluctantly.

Longer answer: If there is something that has no other place to be included in the application, you can consider putting it in the additional information section. Explaining extenuating circumstances or addressing anything you know will raise questions are fine. Your 11th–15th extracurriculars are not. Most people do not and should not use this section. Making an admissions officer read something that doesn’t improve your profile is risky at best.

Fun fact: Less is almost always more.