Should I submit a Stanford art portfolio?

Submission of these materials is entirely optional; they are reviewed at the discretion of the Office of Undergraduate Admission and the arts faculty. Similarly, students who do not submit an Arts Portfolio may nevertheless study or participate in the arts at Stanford.

Can submitting an art portfolio hurt you?

Generally, unless you believe you can achieve a top designation rating on your arts portfolio, the competition to be the “arts guy” in college admissions may be too intense to benefit your application and may detract from the on-paper awards you have achieved.

Do I have to submit my portfolio with my application?

You are required to submit a portfolio of your art work: sculpture, painting, photography, etc. Or, you are considering sending in a portfolio to demonstrate your talent as a supplement to your college application to make your candidacy more competitive.

Should I submit my art portfolio?

Portfolios should be a strong supplement to your application, thoughtfully conceived and demonstrating above-average visual art talent. Class assignments, as well as work produced outside the classroom indicating your personal area of interest, are encouraged.

Does Stanford use slide room?

Stanford University, Undergraduate Admission – SlideRoom.

Should I submit art portfolio to Yale?

Please bear in mind that Yale School of Art faculty members review selected portfolios, not admissions officers. You should only consider submitting work if your artwork is a strong and important part of your application and demonstrates a high level of ability for a high school artist.

How many art pieces should be in a portfolio?

A portfolio submitted for admission will usually consist of 10-20 digital images of your best and most recent work. Be sure that each piece showcases your talent, conveys your ambition, and represents your finest capabilities. It is better to have 10 really strong pieces than 15 or 20 that aren’t your absolute best.

Does Stanford accept art supplements?

Students with extraordinary talent in music composition, conducting or performance may supplement their Stanford application with an Arts Portfolio. The Arts Portfolio is entirely optional and will be reviewed at the discretion of the Office of Undergraduate Admission and the arts faculty.

Does Cornell use SlideRoom?

Portfolio Guidelines Applicants must submit their portfolios online at Cornell AAP SlideRoom Opens an external link. The portfolio should consist of high-quality images of 18–20 pieces of work. Acceptable file formats include image files (JPG, PNG, GIF) and video files (MOV, MWV, FLV, MP4).

Should I submit a portfolio of my art work?

You are required to submit a portfolio of your art work: sculpture, painting, photography, etc. Or, you are considering sending in a portfolio to demonstrate your talent as a supplement to your college application to make your candidacy more competitive.

What should I look for in a photography portfolio for college?

Some schools expect a CD of your portfolio and some have a website to upload images to. Either way, be sure to follow size and resolution requirements. Make sure you find a good digital camera. You also can not just use any photographer. The photographer must know something about reproducing art.

What should I do if I don’t understand my portfolio?

If you do not understand the particulars of the instructions or they are not complete, call the college’s admission office for clarification before spending the time and money to have your portfolio prepared. Some schools expect a CD of your portfolio and some have a website to upload images to.

Which way to prepare and send my portfolio?

Decide, within the limits of the application requirements, which way to prepare and send your portfolio. If you have a choice, it is usually best to put the portfolio on a CD; then it is easy to copy it as many times as needed for applying to multiple schools.