<p>The SUNY supplemental application has a required essay and an optional personal statement. The Personal statement section says:
Personal Circumstances. Please provide additional information (up to 250 words) that will help us better understand your academic performance. You may also use this space to explain any chronological gaps in your academic history (e.g. a period of time after high school graduation before applying to college).</p>
<p>Will it hurt an applicant to leave the personal statement blank? Any opinions?</p>