<p>Can I put this on my college apps? Is it even impressive to colleges?</p>
<p>definitely</p>
<p>^I second that “definitely.”</p>
<p>^Definitely put it on your college apps OR definitely impressive??</p>
<p>You can put just about anything on your college apps.</p>
<p>Who published it?</p>
<p>If you got published via vanity press, not so much. Through a major publisher, def. yes.</p>
<p>Simon Pulse published it… Is it more of an essay topic or an EC? (In your opinion, of course)</p>
<p>IMO a book put out by a major publisher stands on it’s own, use your essay to tell colleges something else interesting about yourself.</p>
<p>To the OP, is Simon Pulse a self publishing company (if it is, it wouldn’t be very beneficial since anyone can do it), but if not, it def. helps.</p>
<p>Simon Pulse is a Simon & Schuster label. They seem to publish a lot of first novels and teen stuff. I think your publication would interest many colleges, esp. the ones that are looking for artsy students. At many schools, you can submit an “arts supplement”: a creative writing portfolio, a CD of your musical performances, a video of your ballet, etc. An arts supplement, like demonstrated leadership ability, sports prowess, etc. can help compensate for so-so SAT scores or a few mediocre grades. Conceivably, too, your experience writing and publishing this book would make a good essay topic, especially if you plan to continue in a writing-oriented major or career.</p>
<p>Absolutely. Submit a creative writing supplement as well.</p>
<p>As long as it’s not erotica ;)</p>
<p>Jingle, what if I don’t want to go into English? I’m more interested in psychology (and the book is actual about a girl with a psychological issue)
Do you think colleges would even look that far?</p>
<p>^definitely. most of the time, I find that EC’s don’t relate to one’s prospective major, although that does help. and if it’s about a girl with a psychological issue, it is a bit related (depending on the book; I’m not sure how in- depth you went with that).</p>
<p>Trying, most colleges of arts and sciences are not admitting students to particular majors (unlike, say, schools of nursing or technical institutes). A lot of kids haven’t decided on a major when they apply, and other kids think they have, but then change their minds. So Admissions Committees are just looking for kids with a wide range of interests and abilities.</p>
<p>If you don’t mind my asking what is the book called?</p>
<p>Closing old thread. The OP has not posted since starting this thread almost a year ago.</p>
<p>Please use old threads for information only, do not post and revive them.</p>