<p>Hey guys,
I am a beginner oil painter and I was wondering if I should submit an art supplement for elite schools even though I am not very good at painting.</p>
<p>Like my ppainings look OK but schools like stanford said they want something beyond what the avergae high schooler can do. My paintings are definitely not there yet, I don't think. Should I still submit one? If so, how many?
Thanks</p>
<p>No. You should only submit if they are very good. Why would you bother to show adcoms something you are not very good at and is only a beginner? It’s too much information and information which wouldn’t help with your application.</p>
<p>Thats not a good idea if you aren’t very good.</p>
<p>Are you being very hard on yourself? Are you very experienced in oil painting?
I would ask someone you know who will be honest (not mom) maybe like an art teacher whether they think the pieces will be competitive enough for you to apply.</p>
<p>You could always show us. I don’t think anybody would laugh at you. It’s hard to tell if you are being modest or objective. Quality definitely matters.</p>