<p>I'm really interested in going to college for journalism. Right now I operate a website which probably puts me ahead of where most college students are in their journalism careers, which I think would really impress a college professor. </p>
<p>My question is: If I were to meet with a professor at college, and they came away really impressed with my stuff, would they be either able to report their impression of me to the admissions office when I apply?</p>
<p>Depends on the college. At most schools, faculty don’t participate actively or formally in the admissions process. At a small school, there’s more likely to be involvement because the whole community is more integrated. However, if a professor very much likes your work, he or she could always put in a plug for you. As a hs student, my S took a fairly advanced and difficult class at the large university he is now attending, and got an A+. He had the professor write him a letter of rec, and I’m sure it helped (this prof is now his advisor in his major). Of course, a faculty member will have more to say about somebody who’s done a whole semester of work, than about somebody he or she has merely met once during office hours.</p>
<p>Some schools also have the option of submitting an “arts supplement,” which can include writing. These are generally evaluated by relevant faculty, whose assessments then get placed in your file. So packaging your accomplishments as this kind of supplement might be another way to go.</p>
<p>Thanks! </p>
<p>Can anyone else weigh in on this?</p>