Hi everyone! So I'm really passionate about art and I've been working on my portfolio for a while now. However, I'm planning to major in computer science. Is it still a good idea to submit my art portfolio to colleges as an additional supplement? Would it help my application stand out? Thanks for your help!
Hello! It's great to hear about your passion for art and your interest in computer science. However, submitting an art portfolio as a supplement to your college application is usually not a good idea if you're not applying for an art major.
The way arts supplements are evaluated is that they are sent to the specific department, and they are then rated by professors. Those scores are sent back to admissions. If your score is on the higher end, then it will help your application. If it's average, there will be no effect. And if your score is bad, it may weaken your application.
Keep in mind that most people submitting art portfolios want to major in art and are extremely talented. If you are also incredibly talented and want to share this aspect of your life and personality, then submitting a portfolio could help. However, if your work is not as impressive, then it's better not to submit one. You should consult with your art teacher at school and other artists who can give you an honest opinion.
You can learn more about arts supplements here: https://blog.collegevine.com/should-i-submit-an-arts-supplement-the-dangers-of-submitting-supplementary-application-materials
Best of luck with your college applications!
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