Common app Stony Brook supplement

<p>Is there an additional essay to the common app one that stony brook requires? i found a place on the supplement page that allows up to 1500 characters with a question stating Briefly state why you are considering Stony Brook University: should i fill this out or should i leave it blank?</p>

<p>My student and I have the same question. He was allowed to submit the supplement to Stony Brook without answering this question. Does this mean it is not required?</p>