A bit of guidance - how to frame my application?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>Hi all, I will be applying for materials engineering to MIT this year early action. My application does have a bit of an artistic twist (work at an art studio, facepainter, submitting art portfolio) alongside my interests in theater (stage manager, lighting technician) and of course science (robotics, tutoring, materials engineering summer programs). I've heard that MIT is very holistic in their admissions process, so I'm hoping that my artistic side won't be a turnoff. </p>

<p>The five activities I'm listing (in order):
Stage manager
Robotics captain
Art teacher
Math and Science Tutoring
Facepainting</p>

<p>My main question: do you think it's necessary to explain myself? I believe that a lot of my skill in engineering and problem solving comes from all the creative work I do in the arts. However, I've already written all my essays and none of them really touch on this (my personality essay is about how I'm a natural teacher). Should I rewrite anything, or even include something in the optional extra information section? I'm a little bit worried about framing myself as too artsy without giving an explanation for why I enjoy all of these things together so much. Thanks!</p>

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<p>Remember that is key to show, not tell. Let the “pictures” do the talking for you. </p>

<p>Have someone else read your essays (science teacher) to see what picture you are portraying.</p>

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<p>@crazymonster thank you, that helps a lot. I just read over my application fully, and realized that I devoted two whole essays (world you come from/significant challenge) to science and creative problem solving, and one essay to having fun with art and thinking outside the box. I’ll show someone else as well.</p>