<p>Whoo, all their interviews already booked…!!! Hopefully some people cancel…</p>
<p>I’m applying as a Physics major (concentrating especially on astrophysics).</p>
<p>Good idea to send photos of my origami designs? I’m thinking a mathematical model, such as my “Six Intersecting Five-point Stars” or a tesselation. (Both of which were selected in the Origami by Children Competition)</p>
<p>Will it have any bearing on my chances?</p>
<p>Also, for the science background one: I’ve made some interesting discoveries in the mathematical area of number theory, so I plan to write simple descriptions on these.</p>
<p>I’d love to go to Pomona, but my grades are–let’s just say “not stellar”. (Though this semester I have an amazing GPA-probably top 2% of the class) Will these give me a significant “hook” (My origami is pretty well known–well as far as origami is concerned…And I’ve recently been named one of the Great Young Innovators of origami)<br>
I’m doing EDII there too, which hopefully will also increase my chances…</p>
<p>I’d say you should absolutely send your origami stuff. Be sure to give a good explanation of what it’s all about and how you are really top of the heap in the origami world… otherwise they might think you are just some kid who likes to fold paper for fun, you know what I mean? They seem to like people with unusual talents, provided they can back it up with solid academic skills too. If your grades aren’t stellar, that’s definitely a big minus, but proving that you’re an innovative thinker might win them over. How are your SATs?</p>
<p>jaredthegreat, definitely send labeled photos of your origami work, e.g., your name, name of piece, size of the piece, award received. If your number theory discoveries have been referenced or published, make sure to cite those, too. From all the literature my D has received, it seems that schools love to publicize the awards that their entering students have won in their viewbooks. Remember that it has to be received in the admissions office by the deadline date. Good luck!</p>