Sending a Copy of a Published Article that I wrote

Applying to College
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<p>Hey guys, thanks for your time.</p>

<p>My dad and I have been arguing about this. I had a full page article published in a magazine, and he wants me to send a copy of it to every school to which I apply. I am worried about sending too much stuff. I am already sending 4 letters of recommendation (they should all be very different.) I do not want to annoy admissions counselors. I think that just saying that I was published in a magazine should be enough.</p>

<p>What do you think? He is refusing to pay application fees if I don't send it. Could sending it only help? Or could it also hurt?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>well for sure, they wont read it, unless its yale, I think just writing about in essay/short answer will be a better way to get attention</p>

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<p>It depends on the college, really. But I don't think it's advisable to send four letters of recommendation.</p>

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<p>wow 4 recs. I would've said go with 3 recs and send in your article. Anyways, I think you should mention it somewhere under the EC's for the app. I doubt admissions officers will want to read your article since it most likely has nothing to do with your application, but you should still tell them. They need to read your actual college essay to base whether or not to admit you.</p>