What does Cornell mean by a "Flat Binder" for architecture applicants?

Colleges & Universities Cornell University
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<p>“Place your work in a flat binder no larger than 10 x 13 inches with your name clearly on the outside of the binder. You will be at a disadvantage in the admissions process if your portfolio does not meet the above specifications. Your portfolio will be returned at the end of the selection process if you include a stamped, self-addressed envelope or mailing packet.”</p>

<p>I’m not sure what a “flat binder” is exactly?
Is it a regular 3-ring binder or a pocket folder?
Or can it just be anything that binds and presents well?</p>

<p>Thank You.</p>

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<p>I’m assuming the deadline is soon, otherwise you’d ask someone at Cornell. Maybe someone who has already submitted a portfolio will comment later. But neither of the options you mention sound appropriate. </p>

<p>Three-ring binder? No. Not flat. </p>

<p>Folder? No. Not a binder. </p>

<p>Go to Walgreens or Target or a grocery store and pick up a report cover with fasteners. You may be able to find something fancier at an art supply store.</p>

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<p>Well I bought a relatively flat three ring binder (half an inch)
Isnt it what they meant by a binder?</p>

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<p>I think that means something without rings that lays flat like a report cover with fasteners. I have never heard the term “flat binder,” but I assume that just mean something that lays flat and binds.</p>

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<p>Gosh I’m confused too. I already bought a binder and I cannot call Cornell right now because they are having a break. But for Syracuse flat binder means three ring binder with half inch size. Anyone who knows about this help us???</p>

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<p>A 3 ring binder worked fine for DD. By “flat binder” we were told that they did not want creative, bulky holders for the photographs (Lincoln logs had been used once). Good luck!</p>

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<p>I’m not entirely sure b/c I’m not architecture, but “flat binder” reminds me of the type of portfolio I have now which is a professional screw-set presentation book like the ones below. I have a very hard time believing they expect you to get one like this though, since they’re incredibly expensive ($50-200 + the sleeves are like $20 for 10)</p>

<p>[Screwpost</a> Portfolio Books](<a href=“Screwpost Portfolio Books”>Screwpost Portfolio Books)</p>

<p>but I guess try to find something as close as possible to these?</p>

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<p>So I’ll assume by “flat binder” they just want a simple and organized presentation of our works? So they are not strictly telling us the type of binder we should use?</p>