<p>I would really appreciate it if anyone who included an art supplement (studio art) with their application could explain exactly what they included, how detailed it was, etc.
Do you think it helped you get in to schools?
And, what if youre not planning on being an art major/not the most amazing artist ever, but still have some good stuff. Should you do the supplement?</p>
<p>"And, what if youre not planning on being an art major/not the most amazing artist ever, but still have some good stuff. Should you do the supplement?"</p>
<p>A big Yes to this. Any time a student has an opportunity to submit something extra, to showcase whatever and set himself/herself apart, you should grab it.</p>
<p>My D did arts supplements while not majoring in that.</p>
<p>I'll let others speak to the first part of your question.</p>
<p>The fact of the matter is, unless your artwork sucks, it will either help or make no difference. In the "points" system that selective schools you, a "prodigy" will receive 5 "bonus points." An average collection would probably receive 3 or less points.</p>
<p>Remember, use your good judgement. Do your teachers like your work? If they gush about it, then you should send it in.</p>
<p>I'll definitely be submitting an art supplement in that case.</p>
<p>However, if anyone who has submitted one would like to share their experience that would be great. Exactly how many works, and did they submit them on a cd or on slides? Also, how did you organize them? etc.</p>
<p>I sent in a supplement. I just took photos of about 8 pieces of my best artwork on my digital camera, and pasted them onto a CD. I don't think they made a great difference, because I'm only an average artist. I sent a CD to Brown (waitlist - then reject) (I did these badly, and the photos weren't clear) Cornell (waitlist), Johns Hopkins (accept), WUSTL (accept). They might have made a difference, but I'm not entirely sure.</p>
<p>D sent in an art supplement to her ED school. The school had posted very specific requirements - 12 slides in a clear plastic sleeve, acompanied by a sheet listing the name of each work, the date and the medium used. It didn't help. </p>
<p>She didn't bother doing the supplement for her RD schools and got in to every other school she applied to.</p>
<p>bumppbumpp</p>
<p>i'd like to hear more on this...</p>
<p>i think you should definitely send it in! It can only help you. I'm an art student too, and I would love to know what format schools like artwork sent in. I made slides for AP Art Portfolio, but I think a CD would be better.</p>
<p>I'd like to hear more about this too :]</p>
<p>for the common app supplement, it's just a cd, art resume, and rec from a teacher who is familiar with your work</p>
<p>however, my art teacher said that for some schools (my guess is the schools with more intense art programs) they have very specific guidelines (ex: must list media, dimensions, etc.) and wont even look at your portfolio unless you follow their guidelines
Luckily, I dont think that is the case at the majority of schools</p>