<p>Two of the colleges i'm applying to as safeties don't require you to provide essays, teacher reccommendations, and a list of extra curriculars is optional for one of the schools. </p>
<p>My question is - should I still send an essay, a list of ECs, and a rec letter from a teacher, or will they be looked over as unimportant, and won't even be counted? Would it be a waste of time?</p>
<p>which colleges are those? states?</p>
<p>i don't think you need them.</p>
<p>Indiana University - Bloomington
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities</p>
<p>Are you planning on applying to any honors programs at U of M-TC? Those will require an additional application with a teacher rec and essay.</p>
<p>I just talked to an admissions counselor at UM Twin Cities and realized that they don't offer my major at a Bachelor's degree level, so i'm not applying there, even though I sent in my app.</p>
<p>LOL, down to 3 schools on my list. I may need to look at others.</p>
<p>When in doubt, call the admissions department of colleges you're interested in (just don't become a pest). Interest & clarity is good, pest is TOO much.</p>