<p>hey guys, I'm applying to Columbia and I called in today to ask if they view dance dvds and the guy was really unhelpful. The instructions on the supplementary materials are kind of vague, they state that video cassettes will not be reviewed for dance theatre and etc. Does this include dvds?
This is confusing because before that the instructions state "We welcome supplementary credentials and materials (such as slides, audio tapes, compact discs or professional resumes) that reflect your artistic ability)."- from the transfer application instructions</p>
<p>This is really confusing because the guy said that they probably would not review it, does that mean I shouldn't send it in? I've won alot of awards and dance is a huge part of my application. SHould I just send in my resume? I don't want to tick them off or make it look like I don't follow instructions.
thanks</p>
<p>Many many schools indicate they do not accept film or dvd videos ect. The reason is that they have over 20,000 applicants and many have sent videos and film over the years and they have no idea what is on it and they dont have the time to review eveything. While they might be interested in viewing a film for example that won a major award, they are not interested in viewing a two hour musical in which an applicant starred. They just dont have the time. Nor are they interested in viewing a home movie someone made filming their family vacation. They cannot decipher which would be things they want to see and which they cannot. Also, the admissions committee does not actually listed to tapes, cds sent in. They send them to various departments to review. The music department might for example have the time to listen to a tape of someone performing to get an idea of their talent, but does not have the time to watch an entire concert on tape. Because of the time constraints and not knowing what is on the tapes or the quality of what is on the tapes, they have to decline. Sometimes this does not seem to make sense, especially if it is something like dance where you need to actually see someone perform, or a film where a filmaker wants to send in his or her work.
You could always send in a tape of your dance performance and label it as such. Even if they don't have the time or person to review it they might be impressed that you sent it in</p>
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<p>Yes, it includes DVDs. They're not concerned about the technology used. (It also includes film.) What it means is that they won't look at it - they don't have time. (They simply haven't changed the instructions.)</p>
<p>hope2transfer, I am a dancer who made a DVD for college applications. When colleges say they do not take video recordings, they are including DVDs. Very few colleges take dance DVDs, actually, and it's sad :( If you really want them to know about your dance stuff, try going to the school and talking with a member of the dance department.</p>
<p>Yes, or if you live far away, call the school and get the email address of the head of the Dance Department. Then, in the email introduce yourself and explain your interest and achievement in dance. Ask the head if it is possible if you could send a dvd of your dancing directly to him or her. Explain that you understand that the admissions office does not review dvd's. In that email I would say something to the effect of "and if you find it worthy I would be so appreciative if you could pass on your comments to the admissions office"
If the head of the department agrees to review your dvd you are all set. Worst case is that you have at least introduced yourself and explained your interest.</p>
<p>hope2transfer, also please remember that the Dance Department is housed at Barnard, not at Columbia. Columbia students can take classes, and even major in dance, but it is Barnard's show.</p>