<p>Question: My daughter has used the Art Supplement for dance and drama at Stanford. Can you explain how this supplement influences her overall admission chances? Colleges like Stanford use arts supplements to scout for exceptional talent. It can indeed be mind-boggling to discover how many high school students have had extensive experience in theater, […]</p>
<p>Nice, Sally. Incredible timing. 10 minutes ago S just received a very supportive letter from his instrument’s instructor at a “tier 1” school regarding his music supplement. We have no real context for the feedback and have no idea if it will be a tipping point. Like your comments, he is hoping for it to be icing on the cake.</p>
<p>rom828–Since I’m old and cynical, I have to say that it can be impossible to tell if such responses are a standard part of the college’s recruiting process or if the instructor was especially impressed by your son’s credentials … but probably the latter. In any case, I hope your son replies with a thank-you note and perhaps an update on his musical endeavors since submitting the supplement. And if this school happens to be his first choice, he should mention that, too. </p>