Supplement not finished yet?

Applying to College
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<p>I have a script for a graphic novel(converted from a short story I wrote), and commissioned an artist. The work will take a difficult to determine amount of time to complete. </p>

<p>Now, I could turn in the short story and the script, or only the script, or the script and a few pages that have been finished, and I do realize that yes, since he is the artist, the work involved in the difference between the script and the final product will not be mine. But the difference between a graphic novel script and a graphic novel is huge, I believe. And I would love to turn it in finished.</p>

<p>how far can I push submission of these materials? will colleges be willing to wait on something that is time sensitive like this given my circumstances?</p>

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<p>You need to complete your applications by the posted deadlines.</p>

<p>When are your deadlines - or have they already passed? </p>

<p>The colleges want to see YOUR work. I am not sure how the work of a commissioned artist would be taken into consideration, even if it’s a collaborative effort. </p>

<p>It’s really not negotiable. There may be several hour or several day grace period in terms of college applications…or maybe not at all. If these schools advertised that, I think everyone would just procrastinate more and still miss deadlines.</p>

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<p>Yes, I realize they want to see my work, but do you understand the difference between a movie with and without music? Work makes an impact as a singular entity.</p>

<p>I realize it’s hard to negotiate, but it’s a work that’s been in progress for several months now. There really would not be any exceptions?</p>

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<p>Why should they make an exception for you? They would have to, for everyone.</p>

<p>When are the deadlines for your schools? Have you missed them, already?</p>

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<p>The deadlines have not passed but are fast approaching.</p>

<p>I don’t think that logic is entirely sound. Is EVERYONE asking for a month extra? The man at the front of the line wouldn’t let a mother go first because her child has to use the bathroom? I imagine it is not that frequent of a request- and I’m fairly sure the college may not even read my packet in the time period makes it almost reasonable.</p>

<p>I don’t meant to sound combative, but I think sometimes it doesn’t hurt to at least ask.</p>

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<p>Feel free to ask them. It…just doesn’t happen, to my knowledge. </p>

<p>Then have a backup plan and be ready to submit what you have, at this point if you haven’t missed the deadlines.</p>

<p>What major/schools are you applying for?</p>

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<p>University of Chicago, undecided. The deadline is the fifteenth for supplements.</p>

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<p>Also - college admissions is very competitive. It’s not a logical exercise. There are plenty of kids who do follow the deadlines who do not get in and are academically competitive at many schools. </p>

<p>I am not trying to be combative either. Just trying to help. </p>

<p>In life, sometimes there are deadlines. There are also extenuating circumstances. However, it’s something that is really up to a college to determine whether you have an extension. </p>

<p>For most competitive colleges, I doubt if they would give you more than a day or two for an extension…and it would have to be highly compelling reason.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Did you get the regular part of the application completed by Jan 3rd?</p>

<p>Also, from their website: </p>

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<p>Yes, the regular application is finished. And thank you.</p>

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<p>Application paid for, test scores sent, recommendations, transcripts, sent and the actual supplement from the Common App also complete and submitted?</p>

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<p>Yeah, my entire application, sans this supplement.</p>

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<p>Maybe you can call admissions and just ask if they accept additional work beyond the deadline. Don’t use your name, just say you are trying to complete the work and wanted to check. </p>

<p>If they really won’t, send the best sample of your work that you can. </p>

<p>Don’t email. It’s better to get this question without your email - it will also take less time to get a response.</p>