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The video provides insights into submitting an art supplement for college applications, focusing on various art forms such as performance art, visual art, music, theater, architecture, and creative writing. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding how art supplements are reviewed and scored, recommending quality samples over quantity. Detailed processes for submitting art supplements, such as Stanford's optional arts portfolio, are discussed, underscoring the need for planning and showcasing exceptional talent. Key actions include checking college requirements, organizing deadlines, and providing detailed music resumes. Strategies for effective recording and compiling art supplements are highlighted, with personal experiences shared to guide viewers on preparing impactful submissions. The video concludes by encouraging feedback and subscription for more content.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the art supplement for college applications. They explain that an art supplement is a sample of your work in various arts, such as performance art, visual art, music, theater, architecture, and creative writing. The process of submitting an art supplement involves having it reviewed by faculty members in the related department, using a rating scale like Harvard’s 1 to 6 system. It is emphasized that understanding how an art supplement is reviewed is crucial in deciding whether to submit one.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses how art supplements are scored and their impact on college admissions. A score of five to six is beneficial for your application, while a score of one or two could have a negative impact. The speaker shares personal experience with submitting an art supplement and emphasizes that it can potentially hurt your admission chances if not done thoughtfully. They advise submitting an art supplement if you have national or international recognition in art, received awards, or have notable opportunities related to your art. However, it is recommended to reconsider submitting if art is just a side hobby or if you lack sufficient quality samples. Quality over quantity is highlighted as crucial when deciding to submit an art supplement.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the process of submitting an art supplement for college applications, using Stanford as an example. The art supplement is optional but allows students to showcase extraordinary talent in fine or performing arts. Applicants can submit an arts portfolio in departments such as arts practice, dance, music, or theater and performance studies. Deadlines for the art portfolio submission are much earlier than the standard application deadline. The speaker shares their experience of submitting a music portfolio, advising on the need to plan ahead for recording locations, equipment, and practice. Specific requirements for music submissions include submitting two or three contrasting pieces to demonstrate ability in different styles. The emphasis is on quality over quantity, focusing on showcasing strengths.
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In this segment of the video, the YouTuber discusses the importance of accurately preparing and submitting an art supplement to colleges. Key actions include checking college websites for requirements, using a college list tracker template to organize deadlines and requirements, and providing a well-detailed music resume in the art supplement. The video stresses the significance of keeping track of various college requirements and deadlines to avoid mishaps such as missing deadlines. Additionally, sharing personal experiences with music recordings and teacher recommendation letters enhances the understanding of how to compile an effective art supplement. The speaker also offers a tip to include competition wins in the music resume to free up space for other accomplishments in the application. The segment concludes by encouraging viewers to give the video feedback and subscribe for more content.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker shares snippets of samples of their performances as a musician to demonstrate how viewers can strategically think about recording themselves, whether they are instrumentalists or dancers. They mention covering what to include on a music or arts resume and invite viewers to request specific content by commenting or contacting them via email.