Art Supplement----Too Few Images?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>I'm interested in sending an arts supplement, but I only really really like 7 of my pieces. </p>

<p>Considering Harvard's max of 12 images, is 7 too few? Should I send some of my pieces that aren't as good also? (some of the ones I don't like that much aren't bad technically, they're just kind of boring subjects and you can tell they're school assignments--like the stereotypical paper sculpture drawing) Currently my portfolio's all drawings/paintings--should/can I add digital and 3D pieces? What about good but perhaps controversial pieces? </p>

<p>Also, for other colleges that have a maximum of 20 images, is 7 way too little?</p>

<p>Finally, Harvard's website says they want slides...does anyone know if it's possible to send a CD or prints instead? I've tried contacting them but they didn't respond to my email and it's hard to call them because theirs hours are during school--and whenever i do call, their line is always busy >_<</p>

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<p>William Fitzsimmons has been the Dean of Harvard Admissions since before the advent of computers. As such, Harvard Admissions has been slower than most other colleges to adapt to new technology. Slides? Please! Those existed back in the 80’s and 90’s! Everything today is done with jpg or pdf, submitted on-line or by cd. Harvard’s file room currently scans all paper submissions to an electronic file, so their directions are a bit out-moded and confusing, and need to be updated.</p>

<p>The best advice I can offer is to upload copies of your absolute best work – if you feel 7 images represents your best work, submit 7, even though there is room for 12. If you can somehow upload 3-D images, go for it! But don’t include images that you feel are sub-par. Represent yourself in the absolute best light!</p>

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<p>thanks gibby!!! :smiley:
hmm so should i just go ahead and mail them a CD then even though their website says slides?</p>

<p>Okay, thanks for the input! It definitely makes me feel better about sending only 7 images :)</p>

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<p><a href=“https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Docs/DownloadForms/2013/2013Art-Supplement_download.pdf[/url]”>https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Docs/DownloadForms/2013/2013Art-Supplement_download.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>The Common App Arts Supplement, requests a CD or DVD, so either of those would be fine. Alternatively, there are many free websites available to post your work on-line with a url; many students I know have used: [Your</a> free online portfolio to showcase your design, photography, and other work // SHOWN’D](<a href=“http://shownd.com%5DYour”>http://shownd.com)</p>