PERSONAL ESSAY
The State University of New York
INSTRUCTIONS
The personal essay is to be written by the student in English. It should include information relevant to your admission application, but not
already given on other forms. Examples of the content that SUNY campuses are looking for:
> Why you are applying to study in the United States?
> Reasons for selecting the field of study chosen.
> Work experience relevant to your field of study.
> Explanation for any extended interruption in your school attendance.
> Special interests and abilities you have.
> Plans for further study and/or employment after completion of your first degree.
> Family background.
> Reasons why you want to study at a particular SUNY campus and how you can contribute to that campus.
You may use this form or attach a separate document.
Return essay with other application forms to the Admissions Office of the State University of New York campus(es) to which you are applying.
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TUDENT’S FAMILY NAME FIRST NAME MIIDDLE NAME
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UMBER AND STREET TOWN OR CITY PROVINCE OR STATE COUNTRY
EMAIL ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER
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AME AND CITY OF SUNY CAMPUS TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING
PERMANENT
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DDRESS IN
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OME COUNTRY
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