Should I submit an artistic supplement?

2labs
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:16:38 +0000

I would definitely submit artistic supplements. As I’m sure you know, these are all LACs and not conservatories. They are looking for folks with a variety of skills, and may (or may not be) looking for clarinet players. The supp will demonstrate your interest and ability in music. That said, I don’t know what the admissions offices do with supplements (that is, if they forward them to profs in the music department or not), but even if they do, I’m guessing that the music department’s assessment will not push the needle greatly. (It isn’t like an athletic coach with spots for players). So I’d submit to show interest and ability to the AOs, especially if it ties in with your essay (and I’m sure it will with your ECs). FWIW my D submitted art supps to LACs last year (for studio art) and my best guess is they helped to differentiate her app from others.