<p>I got deferred from Yale EA and was thinking about sending supplemental materials along with an update saying I was chosen as one of the two US Senate Youth Program delegates for my state.</p>
<p>I was wondering if supplemental materials can hurt your application at all? And I've heard USSYP is an awesome experience; how much impact does it have in terms of college admissions?</p>
<p>I doubt sending that fact to be included in your file will hurt you -- it's questionable how much it can assist -- but I'd send it regardless.</p>
<p>Send a one paragraph note (USPS) versus email. It'll be scanned and included in your file.</p>
<p>I'm sure some others are scheming to send in tons of extraneous stuff -- I know the wilder stuff engenders indifference to annoyance. People really overdo it, I hear.</p>
<p>Updates don't hurt. Excessive supplemental materials do. Be very wary of sending supplemental stuff in. Yale explicitly states that they don't want it.</p>
<p>Yes, and they specifically state that they only want 2 recs, but the kid I know who got in sent 4.</p>
<p>If they've deferred you already, I can't see that you have much to lose by sending another rec or two and an update.</p>
<p>i'm thinking about sending in supp materials too... a recording of a piece i'm playing (scherzo tarantelle) and two copies of a the school paper i'm in charge of
d'you think it'll help much?</p>
<p>perhaps get some writing published as well?
eliminate pollution, save the world a couple of times over?</p>
<p>blueberri: the recording OK, I'd omit the school papers. No ability (nor desire) by the Yale readers to evaluate that kind of material. By being an editor, it will be assumed that you're able and a good leader. That's all. No need to read thru copy.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you.</p>
<p>I'd be cautious about the recording--unless it is absolutely phenomenal that will help your application in a way describing through words can't, it wouldn't be necessary.</p>
<p>Agree with Tami about the recording. From what I understand, unless you are at or near conservatory quality you shouldn't send in a recording. Your resume will show your level of accomplishment. For most people, the recording adds nothing.</p>
<p>Blueberri: My son sent a music recording as part of his EA Yale application. Yale has explicit requirements with respect to classical recordings: They want two pieces from contrasting periods, maximum 10 minutes total. Also agree that you should send the recording only if you are quite accomplished and your instrument is an integral part of your resume.</p>
<p>I fear you may be too late, however. 1/1 was the deadline for sending in arts supplements. I strongly suspect that your recording does not qualify as an "update", as you could have made it in time for the deadline. You might want to verify that with admissions.</p>
<p>Thanks for everyone's responses! My private teacher went to Juilliard so we have been working together for a close-to-conservatory quality. I e-mailed my regional admissions officers about the deadline, and he was very understanding/nice and said he would try to get it to the respective office in time.</p>
<p>Uh oh. I sent in an art supplement, but they're not near the quality of masterpieces... will that hurt my chances?</p>
<p>"Your resume will show your level of accomplishment. For most people, the recording adds nothing."</p>
<p>AdmissionsAddict, I hope you're right. My resume's pretty impressive, but I was really feeling out of it the day of my recording. =/</p>
<p>"Send a one paragraph note (USPS) versus email. It'll be scanned and included in your file."</p>
<p>Should the note be addressed to the admission officer who is in charge the area?</p>
<p>mushmouse: support staff will update files -- just indicate your SSAN and it'll get to your file. If your file is already being read, it may reach the regional officer's desk. Otherwise, it'll just be the latest update in your unread file.</p>
<p>my recording was pretty good. i was considering conservatory schools up to october (juiliard, NEC, Manhattan School of Music, etc.) but then I decided i'd like to try the ivy route. i play a pretty rare instrument, hope it will help.</p>
<p>T26E4- "just indicate your SSAN and it'll get to your file." </p>
<p>What is an SSAN?</p>
<p>Social security account number</p>