<p>So I'm thinking about applying to Harvard! XD but I have a couple questions:</p>
<p>Is there any reason you shouldn't put an additional essay? I really love my CommonApp essay but I am really not to sure about the extra essay bringing my commonapp essay down. And I am not even sure what to write about. That list of books that you read in the last 12 months is sounding good as I already have a list of books and explanations why they are special. But I wonder whether that list will bring me down as its a list.. not an essay.</p>
<p>For the art supplement, does it have to be slides? I am not even sure what is meant by 'art slides'. I'm really into photography, won some local awards but I always see this as a side career.. not a main career. Is it still worth sending in art? to show that my awards have some backing to them?</p>
<p>And if this is of any interest to you, I have a 2200(800CR, 710M, 690WR) SAT, no hooks, an ORM, from the Southeast... oh and horrible SAT II scores: Chem: 620. Spanish: 540. Math II: 690 -___-"</p>
<p>bump? almost 200 views no response?</p>
<p>sat 2 scores >.< omgggggg</p>
<p>Well, Harvard doesn’t look at the Arts Supplement (at least I don’t think they do). Instead, they have a section on the Harvard Supplement to mail them any extraordinary pieces of work by you that show off your talents (musical recording, research work, a piece of art etc.) Also, adding an optional essay is a good thing to do. It will help to better distinguish you from the other applicants.</p>
<p>One-question test on whether or not to write an optional essay:
Look at your application. Ask yourself, “is there a piece of myself that this application does not reflect, but should?”
Yes => write optional essay to explain it.
No => don’t, and don’t worry about it.</p>
<p>(Can you retake the subject tests?)</p>
<p>I’ll mail a CD of a few of my best pictures… what size should I send them in?</p>
<p>The only thing right now that my application is lacking in regards to me is the failure to mention the ability to stack golfballs and bowling balls. XD is that worthy of mentioning? hey… it sets me apart!</p>