Supplementary Materials

In addition to the required sample of expository prose, you are invited to submit materials to document your special talent(s), e.g. tapes of individual music performances, slides of artwork, videos of theatre, dance or athletic performances, or samples of creative writing. We will return samples if you include pre-stamped, self-addressed packing materials.

Whether or not you send samples, you may include a special-talent résumé listing your training and experience, repertoire or roles performed, writing or scientific research, athletic involvement and honors received.

Expository Prose (required)

With your application, you must include one example of expository prose that you have written for a school assignment.  Describe the assignment on a separate sheet and attach a photocopy of the original, complete with teacher's comments and grade.  You should submit an analytical essay, a book review or a research paper.  (Short stories, poetry, plays or lab reports are not expository prose.)  No limits are placed upon the length, but we suggest that your submission be of at least two typewritten pages.

Artists (optional)

• Send an artist's statement and 10-15 images of drawing, paintings, photographs, sculpture or other visual artwork.  Do NOT send originals.
• Acceptable media are CDs and DVDs.  Acceptable formats are JPEG, PowerPoint or QuickTime files (Must be Macintosh compatible), or slides (numbered, labeled, titled in a standard 9" x 11" slide sheet). An accompanying explanatory document with name, date, medium and explanation of work is recommended. 
• Send directly to the Admission Office.

Athletes (optional)

• If appropriate, send a videotape or DVD.
• Other important information to send: schedule of your high school season, years of varsity competition, times/stats, awards and recognitions.
• Send directly to Hamilton's head coach of your sport or Hamilton's athletic director.

Musicians (optional)

• Send a CD, videotape or DVD labeled with your name and address, instrument (or voice), and the work's title and composer. Do not send a full orchestral, band or choral recording unless you are a featured soloist; if so, please specify your solo.
• Describe with whom and for how long you have trained, any ensemble and solo experience you have had and your plans for musical involvement in college.
• Send directly to the Admission Office.

Scientists (optional)

• If you are involved in scientific research or mathematical projects and are considering a research or academic career, we welcome descriptions of your work. Please send a full report of your research, including an abstract and a cover sheet noting your intended field of study. Provide a résumé of related activities, independent projects, summer study, or research and recognition received.
• Send directly to the Admission Office.

Theatre and Dance Students (optional)

• Send a DVD of a performance (less than five minutes total). Theatre students should perform two contrasting monologues. Do not send a full company work unless you are a featured performer. If so, please specify your solo/role.
• Include on a separate sheet of paper your name and address, the titles of works performed, and your training and experience.
• Send directly to the Admission Office.

Writers (optional)

• Send poetry, short stories, novels or other writing samples to be evaluated.
• Send directly to the Admission Office.