<p>Do applicants include arts supplements with their applications if they do not intend to major in the arts? For example, if they have a dedicated visual art, music, or dance practice, should they include evidence of that work in the application? My guess is that they would only do so if they performed at a very high level.</p>
<p>I believe in the arts supplement if a student has dedicated a considerable amount of time to pursuit of something, whether or not they plan to pursue that aspect in college. Colleges give very little opportunity for a student to truly differentiate him- or herself, so any opportunity to add additional information to the mix is great.</p>
<p>A supplement is useful if the level of talent is above the norm. Some professional, objective assessment is a good guage. Also, attempt to ballpark the talent in relation to the college/applicant pool if possible.</p>
<p>Some examples would be schools with a conservatory level attached school of music noted for professional performance training such as Oberlin, Rice/Shepherd, Hopkins/Peabody, Rochester/Eastman that attract an extremely high number of applicants with conservatory level ability who are not music degree candidates, but want to be close to or take advantage of the music opportunities offered to non-majors. An advanced/intermediate supplement might well be below the bar here, yet on the same token be offered a small scholarship (just for ensemble participation) at a smaller school, or "average" music department.</p>
<p>For the Ivys, and the near Ivys, there is a broad spectrum of artistic and performing arts talent even among those seeking academic degrees in other areas. There are conservatory level and professional musicians among the student bodies, persuing academic non-music degrees.</p>