If an applicant has an amazing film portfolio, will that counteract...

Applying to College
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<p>Average SAT scores? </p>

<p>...I'm going to be completely honest with you guys: I am not the best test taker. SAT - wise. It's very frustrating to find out your 2nd SAT scores are the exact same as your first..</p>

<p>But if I am applying to a school of art and communications, like Emerson, will an amazing film portfolio counteract this? And also a diverse list of ECs?</p>

<p>& Luckily, my good friend is starring in my film, whose dad happens to be a famous alumni of Emerson. My friend and I both thought if his dad writes a positive review of the film and how it will contribute to the potential I can share at Emerson, this will up my chance.... Is this allowed? </p>

<p>I believe that my portfolio will leave the admissioners with positive thoughts and will stand out. Sorry if I come off bragging to you lol, but Emerson is my top school! :)</p>

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<p>Your friend’s dad can write how much work and passion you put into a film starring his son.
For him to write a review of a film starring his son and written/directed by his son’s good friend is biased.</p>

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<p>So do you think I should still have him write something? Ihave been hearing if you know someone that attended the college you are applying, you stand a chance. And if he writes something like “Based on the film portfolio I have had the honor to see, I believe she can contribute to Emerson by …”
Something along the lines of that.</p>

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<p>bumpy bump</p>

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<p>bump bump…</p>

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<p>For many programs in the arts, the portfolio is much more important than test scores. For some programs, the portfolio is more important than the high school transcript.</p>

<p>To get an idea where various film programs stand on this, you should re-post your question in [Visual</a> Arts and Film Majors - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/]Visual”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/) You also could check the Emerson Forum as well [Emerson</a> College - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/emerson-college/]Emerson”>Emerson College - College Confidential Forums)</p>

<p>Good luck with everything!</p>

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<p>Thank you Happymom!
If you don’t mind me asking, is your child majoring in the arts as well?</p>

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<p>SATs are there for a college to make sure you can survive academically at a school. If your scores are above their threshold for knowing you can handle the work, your talent should be the decider. A low CR score will hurt more than low math.</p>

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<p>Yup. Theater Tech/Design.</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone, I feel if my portfolio is strong I have a very good chance…</p>