<p>Should I include a picture of myself in the Harvard application? (I'm not a model or anything, but I'm not especially unattractive either)</p>
<p>No dont overdo it. I'm from India and harvard undergrad recruiter said they dont encourage pics coz i wanted 2 send mine as I felt that would give me a good chance with the women assesors (just kiddin!!) Best of luck dude!! please check out my thread 2.</p>
<p>Its just natural that females want to send their personal pics :p</p>
<p>im actually a guy</p>
<p>but seriously, any other suggestions?</p>
<p>Unless a college asks for it (and that is VERY RARE these days) don't send a photo before you are admitted. Some colleges ask for a photo after you are admitted, and that is when to send it, if at all.</p>
<p>I agree, you want adcoms reading your writing and activities, stuff that will impress them. Looking at your picture is time that they're not considering you as an applicant, and therefore is not advisable.</p>
<p>oh..i see thanks</p>
<p>I just thought a picture would make the application more personal, since it shows life in the applicant beyond just words and numbers, especially if the picture is of you doing something , not just a formal portrait.</p>
<p>My hs automatically sends a picture with the transcript unless you specifically request that they don't.</p>
<p>According to my social psych prof, universities stopped asking for photos in applications in response to psychology research showing the effects of unconscious bias in response to physical appearance. Just thought I'd throw that out there.</p>
<p>Good point made by phoenixy. By the way, note to phoenixy, please check out my thread I would like your opinion.</p>
<p>so...will it hurt you to send in a picture? Because one of my essays would be a lot more personal if only i could send in one pic</p>
<p>Hey folks, just wanna check. I had to include my pic in the TOEFL score reports that are sent to Yale, Princeton, Columbia and Wesleyan. The problem is, my pic was SO UGLY, I myself can't bear to look at it twice. But there was no way round it, my appearance never improves no matter how many pics I take. I'm just terribly, incredibly unphotogenic. Finally, the question is, does that ugly pic affect my app negatively?
Thanks a lot. I'll be sure to check out your threads in turn:D</p>
<p>haha that was a funny post. I doubt they will care what you look like. so relax :)</p>
<p>yes you must be preppy! :)</p>
<p>or is that only required of the Princeton eating clubs? :)</p>
<p>Byerly we need your infinite Harvard wisdom!</p>
<p>who u calling preppy apfreak?</p>
<p>^ NOT YOU!! :) WHAT are you against preps? Don't worry ...I AIN'T ONE! :)</p>
<p>yeah so back to the topic at hand</p>
<p>is submitting a picture recommended???</p>
<p>What will you be doing in the pic?</p>