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<p>I think you should just go with a normal more studio-y kind of picture. Artsy ‘Myspace’ mirror shots don’t convey professionalism.</p>
<p>You don’t have to use a portrait like photo, but probably one that looks professional enough that someone else preferably takes of you. Did you take a photo of your reflection in a mirror, lol?</p>
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<p>that’s the same thing. still myspace’s ‘let’s turn this at an angle so i don’t seem as ugly as i really am’ picture.</p>
<p>Wow, nahshimshimhaeyo. Smooth. You must get all the ladies.</p>
<p>Edited to say that my advice is you get dressed in something relatively informal and have a friend with a good camera (preferably someone who is into photography and has a single-lens reflex camera) take a photo of you in a place that isn’t obviously your house. </p>
<p>One thing I’d suggest is taking a photo outdoors when there is an overcast or the sun is about to set, where the lighting is optimal. Also, you might do well in the detail department if the photo is taken somewhere relevant to your goals or passions (i.e. a political science hopeful who lives in D.C. taking their photo around any monument or similar structure.) That’s not to say you should have a photo of you standing next to the Washington Monument that shows the full structure – you should always be the primary focus of the photo.</p>
<p>Ultimately, a good “mug” photo should be a straight-on or 3/4 angle with you looking into the camera (or just above to avoid red-eye), close-up, that goes from your shoulder or chest to the top of your head, and that has at least 10-20 pixels (about a half-inch) between the edge of the photograph and your figure.</p>
<p>The photo is primarily so they can attach a face to the application in case you’ve had any direct contact with the admissions staff, but while you don’t want to take a Glamor Shots photo (which would seem a bit pretentious), you should definitely look like somebody who is ready to go to university.</p>
<p>haha i have no more “professional” photos
and they wouldn’t know me anyways since they’ve never seen me =]
so i guesss ill just not send ne</p>
<p>nice guys finish last.
i’m sure you get so much because you put women on a pedestal bred.to.please</p>
<p>I’d rather not waste anybody’s time by debating with you the merits of misogyny, nahsh. If you’d ever like some tips, please feel free to PM me.</p>
<p>ok thanks bred.to.please for that advice</p>
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<p>nahshimshimhaeyo never even mentioned anything misogynistic (or even anything about girls in general) in his original post. It was you that brought up women in the first place, as if that was who he was alluding to all along. Now see, that’s the problems with feminists: they jump to conclusions far too soon. God, it’s like a ****ing witchhunt. ;)</p>
<p>EDIT: OOPS. I dunno, its kinda creepy if someone steals your picture.
ill just describe it: is it appropiate to upload a photo of me in cuzco (in front of a big stone)?</p>
<p>Haha, I’m a feminist, now, euphoria? ;)</p>
<p>I reached my conclusion based on his point that my suggestion of social platitude was his idea of “putting women on a pedestal.” If being polite to somebody who happens to be a woman is putting women on a pedestal, then I have to wonder what he perceives as justified. :D</p>
<p>The conversation was entirely tongue-in-cheek either way. I’d have been worried if he actually PM’d me.</p>
<p>@michael92: If I had to nit-pick, I’d suggest a closer-cropped image. I can’t really tell what that wall is a part of. Still, it shows who you are and you’re not wearing a wifebeater and cargo shorts, so I’d say it’s safe.</p>
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<p>misandric = hate of men
misogynistic = hate of women</p>
<p>and I think bred.to.please’s main point is be more sensitive before you just tell someone her picture is similar to pictures of ugly people trying to look pretty. when the **** do you tell that to a girl you’ve never met, whether online or in person??</p>
<p>i think you made a mistake by picking a fight with bred.to.please. he wasn’t even really attacking you, no need to get so defensive. and him being a marine has probably taught him more than you or i have ever learned as high schoolers.</p>
<p>oh…kids ;)</p>
<p>Heh. Thanks, thebeef. Your clear, concise defense saved me the embarrassment of completely flipping out in an online forum. :)</p>
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<p>wow LG much</p>
<p>I stopped reading all the drivel about picking up women. However, I do have advice for the original poster.</p>
<p>ana ivanovic: Go to your photography department (or yearbook committee) at your high school, tell a student/TA/teacher you are applying at Columbia and you need a quick headshot. They can probably get it done in under 5 mins and email you the picture from their digital SLR. Take the picture to Walgreens on a CD and print it out. </p>
<p>I would never submit the photos you’ve posted so far. Also, remember to smile. You want them to be in a positive mood when they look at your application.</p>