Scores or Art supplement? What's more important to Stanford?

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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>I've got a question: Stanford has a policy of accepting regular decision applications containing the arts supplement to have an unusually early deadline of Dec. 1st. I intend to send them piano recordings - however, the early deadline is a slight problem.</p>

<p>I'm going to do three SAT Subject Tests in December which will probably be 800s (French, Spanish and Latin - as of now I have Math II and Bio M). Thus, if I take the Dec. 1st deadline in order to be able to submit an arts supplement, I won't be able to use these probably excellent scores. </p>

<p>What would benefit my admission more? Submitting the piano supplement or being able to show off my knowledge with three more SAT Subject Tests?</p>

<p>Skill level in piano is high, so I'm guessing the arts supplement is going to have a positive impact on my application if I send it. The question is what makes the bigger impact: additional excellent SAT Subject Test scores or the arts supplement.</p>

<p>I really can't get my head around this, any input would be much appreciated!</p>

<p>Thanks a lot,
-euro</p>

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<p>If you’re taking the SAT’s in december, I don’t see what the problem is. On the common app, you can list scores that you’re taking in the future. If you list Stanford as a recipient for scores, they’ll take note of that and wait to make a decision until they can review your file in its entirety for RD. You submit your piano supplement early so the music department can review it for skill/artistry level.
In short, I don’t think you have to choose. Submit your common app by december 1st noting future scores and you should be good to go.</p>

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<p>I asked this question to someone working in admissions, and they said that art supplements, unlike test scores, can only help your application. However, scores are more important holistically.</p>

<p>That being said, why not do both? Just send the December scores to Stanford before you even receive them.</p>