Sup y'all! I'm really into music, art, and writing, but my high school activities don't really reflect that. How can I showcase my creative side in my college applications? Any unique ideas would be appreciated.
Hey there! It's fantastic that you want to showcase your creative side in your college applications. There are several ways to do this beyond your high school activities list:
1. Personal Statement: Your main essay can focus on your passion for music, art, and writing. Choose a specific moment or piece you've created that best represents your creativity, and use that as a central theme in your personal statement. This can allow the admissions committee to get a sense of your creative interests and talents.
2. Supplemental Essays: Some colleges include questions in their application that specifically ask you to describe your talents or interests outside of school. This is a great opportunity for you to discuss your creative hobbies and how they've shaped you.
3. Portfolio: If you're applying to colleges that accept art or music portfolios, take advantage of this opportunity to submit samples of your work. For writing, consider submitting an original piece for a college's literary magazine or entering writing contests hosted by the college. You might also be able to upload a link to a website with your work if the college doesn't accept traditional portfolios.
4. Extracurricular Activity Descriptions: Though your high school activities may not directly relate to your creativity, try to incorporate your artistic interests into the descriptions of your extracurricular activities. For example, if you were part of student government but organized art projects or performances, mention those in the description.
5. Social Media Presence: Create and maintain a well-crafted and professional social media presence that showcases your creative work. This can include platforms like Instagram for your visual art, SoundCloud/Bandcamp for your music, or having a blog to share your writing. Include a link to your creative profiles in the "additional information" section of your college applications.
6. Letters of Recommendation: If you have a teacher, mentor, or another adult who's familiar with your creative side, ask them to write a letter of recommendation that discusses your artistic accomplishments and potential. This can provide additional context for your creativity from an external perspective.
Remember, colleges value diverse perspectives and talents, so highlighting your creative side will only strengthen your application. Good luck!
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