<p>Can someone elaborate on the recommended graded writing sample. Should it be sent by mail or scanned in and sent on-line? Also, must it be an essay or can it be a creative piece?</p>
<p>Anyone know anything about this?</p>
<p>Though not required, I recommend sending a graded writing sample that you feel is the best representation of your writing capabilities, be it a creative writing assignment or an academic paper. You may send that document as an attachment in an e-mail, but we can and will process a paper document as well.</p>
<p>In addition to the Common App essay?</p>
<p>The Common App essay is certainly sufficient. The vast majority of students will not submit a graded writing sample. The recommendations above are only for students that want to submit a supplementary writing piece.</p>