Questions about sending in photography portfolio with applications

<p>Im planning on applying to the UCs, USC, Santa Clara Univ, as well as other privates in CA. (i live in state btw)</p>

<p>I have a great interest in Photography and I was wondering if UCs and/or privates accept Digital Portfolios to send in with your applications, or do they prefer like an actual portfolio.</p>

<p>Do they accept them? And does anyone know when the deadline to submit this is?</p>