SUNY Brockport supplemental essays, 2026-27
SUNY Brockport lists one supplemental question for 2026-27. One is a "why this school" question, which is the one prompt you cannot reuse from another application.
The prompt
In the order the school lists them. A limit appears only where the school prints one.
Prepare and submit one recommendation letter from a school teacher or counselor and prepare a 250 - 500 word autobiographical/personal essay in English that addresses one of the following questions: Reasons for selecting the field of study; Special interest and abilities; Plans for further study and/or employment after completing your degree; Your family background
What it asks for: why this major.
Source: SUNY Brockport, read October 24, 2026. Confirm the prompts in your application before you submit.
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Questions
1. Prepare and submit one recommendation letter from a school teacher or counselor and prepare a 250 - 500 word autobiographical/personal essay in English that addresses one of the following questions: Reasons for selecting the field of study; Special interest and abilities; Plans for further study and/or employment after completing your degree; Your family background (500 words)
Submit a personal essay & one letter of recommendation: 500 words.
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