<p>Well as the topic states, I carelessly forgot to paste in the optional essay. Is the optional essay a big deal? And if so, should I (e)mail or call the admissions office regarding it? Thanks for your responses in advance.</p>
<p>well I guess in case of a tie, the optional essay might be a tie-breaker if it really shows your passion for Penn...</p>
<p>I think e-mailing them or mailing them the essay with a letter of explanation would be a good idea.</p>
<p>k thanks alot</p>
<p>its pretty important...they might think u were too lazy to do it vs. a kid that did do it.</p>
<p>send it to them with an explanation.</p>
<p>Good Luck! :)</p>
<p>I called them this morning, and they said it's fine as long as you have a cover letter explaining what happened.</p>
<p>what optional essay?</p>
<p>yea... same here. Wut essay was opt?</p>
<p>The second "creative" essay is optional on the common app because you have to write a personal statement also.</p>