Supplemental Material

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>How does MIT feel about sending in supplemental material? </p>

<p>For example, I play no sports but have many fine arts activities/hobbies- thus, I have a violin concerto and piano pieces recorded, plus a portfolio of about ten art pieces. I also plan on getting one additional recommendation from an employer. Would sending in all four be overkill? All the stuff mentioned above is very important to me, but I don't want to drown the admissions committee. I'm applying EA, if that makes any difference. Thanks!</p>

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<p>MIT will look at anything you send as a supplemental, but you should definitely exercise good judgement when deciding what to send.</p>

<p>As MIT admissions officer Bryan</a> Nance says:

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Remember, we'll read everything that you send us. Don't abuse this. If I read a letter from your milkman saying that you like strawberry yogurt, I'm gonna be ****ed.

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<p>:)</p>

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<p>I don't think it would be overkill, as it shows talent in different areas. Just don't send in 10 recommendations or something in that fashion.</p>

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<p>Can we still submit an art portfolio even if we we're not planning to persue anything too serious with art? I did read the application where it said:
"Students who are interested in architecture or
art are welcome to submit a portfolio containing
any art, photography, or architectural work
for evaluation by the architecture faculty."</p>

<p>I think my art work will show a side of my creativity.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>how about an art portfolio and a research paper?</p>

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<p>It's often suggested that instead of submitting an entire research paper, you either send only the abstract or else write about your research experience in the completely optional essay on "something you have created."</p>

<p>You can submit an art portfolio even if you don't plan to pursue art, though again, you shouldn't submit something just because you feel like you "ought" to submit extra material. You should submit extra material only if you feel that it adds to your case.</p>

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<p>thanks, that's a possibility too
Is it ok if I link them to (rather large) an online gallery, or would they prefer seeing selected pieces?</p>

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<p>I would choose a few selected pieces which display your whole range of talents- that way, the admissions staffers are happy because it's short and shows the best you can possibly offer.</p>

<p>I like the contrast of the art portfolio and the research paper, though. Wish I could do something better than stick figures. ;)</p>

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<p>hey, one of my favorite art pieces involves stick figures, seriously :)</p>