Question about Essay for App...

[fastfox]

<p>On the Binghamton University website (Binghamton</a> University - Undergraduate Admissions - Supplemental Application Form (SAF)) it states that:</p>

<p>"SUNY applicants only: Essay required</p>

<p>Freshmen applicants:
Write an essay (1,000 words or less) on one of the following topics:</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Life is a process that challenges us to respond, grow and change. Select an experience or event that has challenged you this past year and describe its impact on you.</p></li>
<li><p>We learn who we are through relationships with others. Write about an individual who has had a significant influence on you.</p></li>
<li><p>We are a global community. Choose a national or international issue and describe its importance to you.</p></li>
<li><p>Write on a topic of your choice."</p></li>
</ul>

<p>I applied via the Common app and I'm wondering if this essay is actually required. I completed the SAF, and there was no place to upload the essay. Also, it doesn't say anything about submitting the essay to a certain place. When I checked the status of my application, the supplemental essay is not listed as a requirement... Any insight would be greatly appreciated.</p>

[fastfox]

<p><a href=“http://www2.binghamton.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/freshman-apply-quick-reference-checklist.pdf[/url]”>http://www2.binghamton.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/freshman-apply-quick-reference-checklist.pdf&lt;/a&gt; … no mention of essay is made here either</p>

[iamhere]

<p>

Freshman Admissions Criteria</p>

<pre><code>* Strength of high school record, including rigor of classes, GPA and class rank (if calculated)

• Overall quality of application essay
• Level of involvement in extracurricular activities
• Strength of standardized test scores (SAT Reasoning Test; or ACT with Writing)
• Unique skills or talents that will enhance the Binghamton community
• Proven ability to think and act independently
• Strength of character (i.e., successfully overcame difficult personal or financial circumstances)
  </code></pre>

<p>

[Binghamton</a> University - Undergraduate Admissions - Freshman Admissions Criteria and Application Details](<a href=“http://www.binghamton.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/]Binghamton”>First-year Applicants: Get Started Here | Undergraduate Admissions | Binghamton University) note it lists essay second on the list of criteria.</p>

<p>see also – [Binghamton</a> University - Binghamton University : Take control of your college essay.](<a href=“http://www2.binghamton.edu/admissions/college-essay.html]Binghamton”>http://www2.binghamton.edu/admissions/college-essay.html)</p>

<p>wasn’t there an essay for the common app? there is no essay on the SUNY app, so they have to ask for it in the supplement.</p>

<p>if you have ANY doubts it is ALWAYS best to call the admissions office and ask THEM rather than rely on a forum such as this. getting your application right is too important not to make sure you get it right.</p>

[rebeccar]

<p>The essay on the common app will fulfill that requirement. It’s only referring to the people who used the SUNY app.</p>