<p>I've been keeping a portfolio since ninth grade. Should I bother sending it?
Its got about 40 pages. I'm an aspiring international student who wants to get a Journalism degree. I don't know if the writings in it are good enough? Could it lower my chances?</p>
<p>I would recommend sending just a few of your very best pieces in a portfolio. Submit the best ones for publication online or in print, it will look good if you are a published writer. It could lower your chances for very competitive schools if your writings are not all amazing. But it depends on which schools you are applying to!</p>
<p>any other opinions?</p>
<p>Most of the stuff high school students write (especially in ninth grade) isn’t all that great and would be a lot more likely to hurt you. If you’re a good writer, that will come through in your essays.</p>
<p>I have spoken to a few people about art supplements (I will be submitting one for visual art). 40 pages is too much, I have read countless things saying you should be submitting around five pages or so. Submit only your best work and/or pieces that have won awards.</p>