<p>I draw. I've heard an infinite amount of times that I could be the next Picasso or what not. However, I have no interest in pursuing art as a career and my intended major (astrophysics) has absolutely nothing to do with art. I decided last month I would turn in an art supplement in addition to my application. HOWEVER, it just turns out that my high school art teacher whom I've had for the the past two years got promoted and was replaced over summer, leaving me no time to reconsider my signing up for AP art and Art 4. It also turns out that the new art teacher is the person I'd come to most despise in my entire lifetime. I've tried to remain neutral towards her, but it's simply not possible with this woman. I tried to drop out after the second day, but my counselor told me it was best to endure because I've taken art seriously up until now. Currently I am failing AP Art (how does one grade that class anyways?) and have a B (dropping steadily) in Art 4.</p>
<p>Well, now it's come back to bite me in the arse. I asked my previous art teacher to do my recommendation because I knew it would be good. I had the highest grade in both Art 2 and Art 3. He agreed last month. He has just now notified me (a week before deadlines) that he refuses to do my recommendation until my art grades show improvement...AND my "interpersonal skills" with the new teacher improve. It is so plainly obvious that the reason for this sudden change in decision is that the current art teacher has recently been telling him what a terrible, non-committed, and disrespectful student I am. I tried to contact my old private art tutor, but she has since gotten married, changed addresses and telephone numbers, and last name. There's no way I can find her now.</p>
<p>My grades and test scores are only borderline as I am applying to very selective schools. I need to show them this other side of me so they don't make their decision based on mere statistics. How can I do so without a teacher recommendation? </p>
<p>This is my deviantart. I've been thinking of just adding the link to the "additional info" document with an explanation of why I cannot turn in a full supplement. Will they bother to look at it if I do so this way?
[url=<a href="http://dahyun.deviantart.com/%5Ddahyun">http://dahyun.deviantart.com/]dahyun</a> on deviantART<a href="I'll%20remove%20the%20rants%20before%20I%20submit%20it">/url</a>
I know it shows almost no creativity (I am a horribly unimaginative person), but it's really all I have right now.</p>
<p>While unfortunate that this semester has turned out this way, sounds like best to move on and submit Common App without Art Supplement. Perhaps you have touched on your interest in some of your essays, or there is another opportunity to communicate your well-roundedness (for want of a better word). </p>
<p>As the parent of a senior boy looking at the Common App clock ticking, seems like this is a situtation to walk away from. You are not looking at an arts-related major so it is not going to have a significant impact on your application.</p>
<p>At first that was my original plan. But I have numerous credentials and awards that would definitely turn the decision towards my favor. I’ve also dedicated a large portion of my life to art before I decided it wasn’t right for me.
I’m completely lost on what to do…</p>
<p>Perhaps you could address this in the EC section as well as the essay section for “anything else you want to tell us that doesn’t appear in the application” – explaining how significant a role your art has played in your life but why you are not looking to build a career on it. </p>
<p>Communicate the significance of this part of you without doing the formal arts supplement, with its teacher requirements – again, good luck.</p>
<p>I’m really sorry this had to happen to you, especially so late in the app process. I agree with what the previous posters said, mention your passion for art in EC/additional info/essays. If you add a link to your artwork, I suggest using a site besides deviantart.</p>
<p>What I’m about to say has nothing to do with the arts supplement, so yes, I’m digressing:</p>
<p>I recommend that you improve your relationship with your current teacher. Talk to her. Explain that you’re unhappy with her negative comments (politely and assertively, of course). Ask if there’s any way that you two can communicate on good terms. You might be surprised at how she’ll respond. Your previous art teacher had a point, you know. This is more than just submitting a supplement; you’re going to be in het class for another semester, so you might as well try to reach an agreement. “People skills,” as I might call it. Being human, I suppose.</p>
<p>Just throw the first word out and see what happens. I know you didn’t ask for this kind of advice, and I don’t mean to lecture you or invalidate your current feelings. I’m just approaching the problem from a different stance. Best wishes to you!</p>
<p>If this is not an art school and you don’t plan on studying art, it’s your stats that will count most. Your art in the supplement will be reviewed by art facultyy and will speak for itself, a rec is not mandatory.</p>
<p>If you mail in the supplement, you don’t need to follow all the common app supplement directions. You could literally mail some examples of your work with a cover letter/statement and I think it would work.</p>