Each year, UB receives applications from thousands of interested students. Now, future student have a new way of submitting applications to UB through The Common Application. We’re very excited about our new membership—this opportunity will provide another great option for students, families, and counselors to obtain information on UB.
Participation in The Common Application requires that colleges and universities look at applications holistically, and UB will now require a supplemental application from every applicant, including an essay and one reference letter from a teacher or school counselor. Most applicants have already been submitting these documents to us.
Freshman applicants for the fall class need to submit their applications by mid November of the senior year for the admissions committee to begin review in December. Scholarship consideration is based on materials received by December 31st (SAT or ACT scores should be sent to
UB directly from the testing agency). Notification of admissions decision and scholarships are sent out starting in February.
Please share this information with your students. The link to The Common Application is www.commonapp.org. The Common Application also prints and distributes a paper version. Of course, students can still use either the print or online SUNY application that is found at www.suny.edu or www.admissions.buffalo.edu/apply.
Warmest wishes for a wonderful summer!
Steve Smith
Assistant Admissions Director
Add comment | Posted July 11, 2008
