How can I send my novels to Penn?

12345yeo · 10-02-2012, 01:56 PM

I know that art supplement can be sent through Common App, but there seem to be no option for written works, such as novel.
However, I really do want UPenn to take a glimpse at my publications! (they are my hooks)
I can't directly send paper versions, since they will be published in December. (I'm applying for ED)
Should I make a blog and post my works on it?

Any idea?

intparent · 10-02-2012, 02:10 PM

Odds of them reading your whole novel are slim to almost none, I think. Here is what I would do:

- Included the info on the planned publication in December in your application.
- Possibly send ONE CHAPTER of your most compelling work to the admissions office on paper. Include a letter explaining it is an art supplment to go with your application. Note: I would ask a trusted adult (English teacher, for example) to confirm that your work is exceptional and likely to act as a hook, and helping you decide what exactly to send.

12345yeo · 10-02-2012, 02:21 PM

Alright, wrong word choice.
One of them is a picture book with 32 digitally-colored illustrations (high quality and all drawn by me).
Since the book is aimed at children, there are little words. (2~3 sentences a page, 35 pages total)
Another is more of a novella, with fewer illustrations and more words.
Between these 2, my favorite is the first book.
Umm..would it be ok if I only send my first book?

45 Percenter · 10-02-2012, 04:51 PM

As soon as possible, contact Penn's Kelly Writers House, which is actively engaged in recruiting talented high school writers of all kinds to apply to Penn:

Kelly Writers House--Highlights for prospective students

Here's a 2007 New York Times article about Kelly Writers House:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/05/ed...anted=all&_r=0