<p>Hey guys,
Do any of you know if submitting a visual arts supplement helps with the chances of acceptance at all? Given that Stanford is of the most selective schools and strong grades/test scores/extracurriculars arent necessarily enough, will the art supplement give any extra pull?</p>
<p>I’m also wondering the same thing—Stanford’s art supplement is quite extensive, and I’m not quite sure if it’s worth all the work to do it. </p>
<p>The arts supplements are intended to allow Stanford to reach out to students exceptional in the arts who are potentially good candidates for our university’s arts programs. If you feel that your level of achievement in the arts is at the national level, you should consider submitting a supplement. Otherwise, your supplement will seem amateur in comparison with the other supplements Stanford receives.</p>
<p>^^agree with @siemenscomp…yes, they look for exceptionally talented musicians, artists, dancers, etc of the highest level (preferably international>national>state)…but, let me clarify, even if you are accepted you are in no obligation to major or minor in your artistic area of interest…</p>
<p>…as a matter of fact, many go on to major in engineering, biology (many premeds), chemistry, international relations, computer science, history, languages, literature, etc…and yes, even music, art, dance, theater/performance…</p>
<p>I guess what I am struggling with is deciding whether my work can be considered exceptional relative to the other supplements they receive. Is there any way to gauge that/help me decide whether it’s worth submitting the portfolio?</p>