<p>I'm just wonder if any others are submitting an Art supplement. If so, how many pieces are u submitting,and what type (photography, painting-realism, painting-abstract, painting-impressionism/other, drawing, and what not, you get the point)? I have two completely different styles (painting-impressionism mixed with collage, and photo-realism charcoals), so my submission is going to include both styles equally. And also, does MIT require slides? Because some schools are just as happy with CDs.</p>
<p>One last question: Art is a very big part of my life. I like to think that it gives me a creative edge when it comes to leadership, problem-solving, and such. However many of friends tell me that MIT doesn't really care about art and "creative crap". After looking through their viewbook and watching some of their projects with the dalai lama, i beg to differ. I'm very interested in economics and business, especially after witnessing apple's revival. I'm convinced that this is the era of creative thinking. So my question is, should I send in an Art supplement? is it going to make a difference in my application?</p>
<p>I doubt I'll send my photos because they're crap :D but you should, art is one of hardest things to learn, especially if you're not talented. artist often have unique approaches and that's what MIT is all about so submiting your art can't do you any harm at all ;)</p>
<p>My D. now entering Class of 2011, supplied an extensive art portfolio to MIT (slides and prints) even though she had no outside awards for her work. It showed her creative side as well as dedication and passion for an extracurricular activity. It certainly did not hurt her application.</p>
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<p>I think there are many traits in common between great artists and great scientists -- to be a great scientist, you really have to be a creative person, and you have to be willing to look outside the mundane for inspiration. People who are creative in science are often also creative in fields like music and art.</p>
<p>MIT definitely does consider the "creative crap", as art was my hook, and I got in. (they are trying to diversify their student body a little, after all...)
I didn't send a portfolio, but mostly because I didn't think it was an option, because they don't really have a visual arts department.</p>
<p>absolutely agree with mollie, though, I wrote about the symbiotic relationship between my "art half" and my "science half" in my essays</p>
<p>Hahaha, "creative crap"... of course they care about that stuff. I think that's what got me in because my grades and SATs aren't that great.. and I'm Asian.</p>
<p>Anyways, I sent about 12 photographs, 3 of which were pictures of ceramic pieces I did. I included another sheet of paper that gave a one to two sentence description of each piece (all though my art teacher suggested not to because art work is supposed to speak for itself).</p>
<p>I recommend trying to track the package as you send it.. even if it involves calling the art department. I can't remember if it was MIT or not, but I had to resend my portfolio to the school a second time after I couldn't get a confirmation from the art people that they received my works.</p>