TL wrote:
Hi all,
Does anyone know of any guidelines or restrictions on including a picture in an essay? I was hoping to do so on the "greatest accomplishment" essay but wasn't sure if some schools frown upon that at all.
Any insight or thoughts would be much appreciated. (and please refrain from any "the picture will count for 1,000 words" jokes
)
Thanks!
There is only one situation I can think of where adding in a picture would possibly be a good idea (this is my opinion only!) -
if:
a. you are a photogrpaher
b. you won a major prize for taking a specific picture
c. you are writing about winning that prize
d. you think seeing the picture is important for the total impact.
Even then, I would think twice and maybe even mail admissions with a question about it before sending it in.
Keep in mind that even the most beautiful picture can harm your application if it looks like you did not follow their guidelines or took too much liberty.