<p>If you are trying to figure out how to distribute your remaining time among application tasks: if your Arts Supplement is truly outstanding, submit; if it’s more represents a normal EC in terms of observable achievement, don’t bother. Instead, spend your time on such things as a top quality personal essay. </p>
<p>My understanding is that, for a regular LIberal Arts program (as compared to a conservatory or competitive major in the arts…) the Arts Supplement will be reviewed by faculty in the relevant academic department, separately from Admissions. Then it’s returned with written comment to Admissions. So, if the Department deems it outstanding, that can help get you admitted if your app is already looking promising to them.</p>
<p>If what you have to show in the Arts Supp is more ordinary, their comments won’t hurt you at all for Admissions – but you might have wasted some precious January time doing it.</p>
<p>So if you are a Senior, asking to know how to split up your time right now, I hope that helps you decide what to do.</p>