<p>Depends on the institution. The performance and creative arts are often very subjective, yet there are benchmarks and standards that apply in evaluating submissions. </p>
<p>At many schools, a supp means very little one way or another. At others, it will demonstrate a particular talent or passion, and be enough to make a candidate stand out.</p>
<p>For most, it is another data point or two, and NOT what gets them in.</p>
<p>Think about this:</p>
<p>If they request “excellence”, and you provide “average” how does that help you?</p>
<p>If they want a DVD and you provide a CD, what does that say about following parameters? </p>
<p>It will not kill chances, but it sure won’t help.</p>