<p>Now I absolutely did not visit Columbia ever, nor did I meet any admissions officers... but I sent in a picture anyway. I felt like, hell, why not?</p>
<p>Do you think they really like to see pictures, but they don't want to make it seem like the admissions process is superficial.. so they say its for the purpose of face-recognition?</p>
<p>SERIOUS QUESTION. DID YOU?</p>
<p>there really is no need to
i didn't
sending a picture cannot help you in any way. it can only hurt you. tread carefully.</p>
<p>if a picture is optional should i send one?</p>
<p>do it! haha.</p>
<p>as long as you're not really unattractive, unless its in a hip, intelligent way.</p>
<p>i never visited the college so its not like they'll recognize me anyways.</p>
<p>I did send in a pic because I met with 3 of the admissions officers on three different occassions. I thought it would be helpful.</p>
<p>well, i didn't meet with anyone.. but hell, if they can put all this info to a face, i figure it'll make me seem more like a person.</p>
<p>if they don't ask for one i shouldn't send one right?</p>
<p>If they don't ask, dont send. If it's optional, it's always a good idea to send it. It shows self-confidence. And it's pretty awful for someone to say that the unattractive will be rejected. It's most likely 1) to prevent or DETER people from lying about their race, etc, 2) stick a face on a stack of papers.</p>
<p>i sent one. just do it.</p>
<p>ok thanks for the info</p>
<p>imagine what they would do with the picture... eww!!!</p>
<p>oo god...^dirty mind..hehe..well hmm does not lookin smart at all help?hehe..</p>
<p>haha what are you talking about sexydesi??? you dirty-minded person :D</p>
<p>Well, the question is are you good looking??</p>
<p>Lol.. Jk.
There's no harm in sending a picture.. might as well.. .... Adds a visual element to your otherwise rather "tedious and boring" looking app that just has text.. And it's more personal.. the adcom will feel like they know you better, if they see a photo.... (Now this is just my opinion!!)
Might as well send in a lovely photo of yourself!!</p>
<p>It probably is for face-recognition; it's always nice to remember someone - place a name to a face.</p>
<p>As for it being superficial - To some extent it may be (if you send one in). It's human nature to be 'judgemental' with outer appearances.</p>
<p>I sent a picture, I never visited the campus nor have I met anyone admissions people. While its optional, I figured I had nothing to lose. Besides it shows them I have the ability to attached a file.</p>
<p>Sending a picture, although not probable, may open a door to bias (racial, personal etc..). why risk it?
Moreover, having a picture simply for the sake of seperating you application from the others (which is a ridiculous justification) is something you should do only if you feel desperate. There are much more important things that the admission officers care about.</p>
<p>since I wrote my essay about working as a camp counselor...I sent a picture of me with my three favorite campers.</p>