<p>^^you are correct…one does not necessarily NEED to have won awards to demonstrate PASSION…but, is your arts supplement EXTRAORDINARY: 1.very unusual or remarkable 2. unusually great or highly exceptional…</p>
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<p>…they will be COMPARING your SUBMISSION with the other students who are talented enough to get into Juilliard…</p>
<p>…and, you are correct, many of these students are applying to Stanford and its academic peers (not known for being conservatories)…because many of these students DO NOT necessarily want to become concert violinists, pianists, cellists, or composers (despite being gifted)…rather, most of these students happen to be ACADEMIC stars as well who want to become doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, lawyers, etc…</p>
<p>…these “extraordinarily” talented students in the arts seek a great LIBERAL ARTS and SCIENCES education that is not limited to the “arts”…that is why so many of the top musicians and artists ATTEND Stanford, Harvard, Yale, etc…</p>
<p>…it is the same reason why many of the TOP athletes attend Stanford over other schools that are MAINLY known for their athletic programs…because these students aren’t stupid…they know that most high school TOP athletes like TOP musicians will be pursuing successful careers outside of their EXTRACURRICULAR activity…</p>
<p>…there is nothing wrong about just writing about your “passion” in your essay without submitting a music supplement (that will be potentially hyper-analyzed and compared with other submissions)…there is a lot to be said about keeping things a “mystery” when it comes to revealing one’s true talent level…think about it…</p>
<p>…I am just trying to be objective and help…since you did pose the original question…‘Should I send in a Arts Supplement?’…you can take it or leave it…</p>