Photograph in secondary app question

[kpharmer]

I'm starting to get my secondaries out now but I won't be able to get a good passport photo done for several days from now, and since I'm getting my secondaries out a bit late I really don't want to stall on this. Some of my secondaries say the passport photos are optional but appreciated; do you guys think I should submit these apps without the photos so that I can get them sent in sooner? Thanks

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[farnell]

Absolutely send the pic. I remember an adcom on here saying that they will reject people straight up for not including the optional pic.

 

[kpharmer]

Absolutely send the pic. I remember an adcom on here saying that they will reject people straight up for not including the optional pic.

Ah, I'm glad I asked then. Thanks!

 

[kpharmer]

I know this is probably off-topic but could you guys tell me if this image would be OK? I took it about a year ago.

http://imgur.com/T3crlZV

 

[hoihaie]

Way too blurry, and your background is a door...

I know this is probably off-topic but could you guys tell me if this image would be OK? I took it about a year ago.

http://imgur.com/T3crlZV

 

[Shams al Deen]

My background was a door haha oh well I doubt it'll be a big deal.

 

[Ismet]

I know this is probably off-topic but could you guys tell me if this image would be OK? I took it about a year ago.

http://imgur.com/T3crlZV

Lol it's fine. It doesn't matter what the background is as long as it's not a bar or Margaritaville or something. And yes, I've seen a picture someone sent in that was obviously cropped from a larger picture of a group of friends at a bar, most likely with drinks in hand.

 

[kpharmer]

Thanks for your help, I know I am probably being a bit paranoid but I'm just making sure everything is in order!

 

[looncat]

That picture is really blurry. Why don't you just put on a suit, stand in front of a white wall and get one of those timer phone apps and take the picture yourself, I did that and it looks as good as my passport photo.

 

[godawg300]

Go to rite aid and get them to do a passport photo. Takes 5min and it's cheap.

 

[rumlodlk]

I wasn't wearing a suit in mine, I hope that's not too big of a problem. I thought it was just for recognition purposes so mine is a picture from when I was at a beach in the Bahamas a year ago (fully clothed, of course). I hope that didn't just shoot my chances in the foot haha.

 

[Ismet]

I wasn't wearing a suit in mine, I hope that's not too big of a problem. I thought it was just for recognition purposes so mine is a picture from when I was at a beach in the Bahamas a year ago (fully clothed, of course). I hope that didn't just shoot my chances in the foot haha.

Generally, you want to be dressed professionally in the picture that you send to schools. This picture is attached to your application file. It's not a huge deal, just something to keep in mind for the future.

 

[looncat]

I wasn't wearing a suit in mine, I hope that's not too big of a problem. I thought it was just for recognition purposes so mine is a picture from when I was at a beach in the Bahamas a year ago (fully clothed, of course). I hope that didn't just shoot my chances in the foot haha.

Uh....is the beach visible in the background? I don't think you necessarily shot yourself in the foot, but it'd be best if you just send in a more professional picture to other schools.

 

[ridethecliche]

I had mine taken wearing a blazer and no tie.

 

[NervousNerd]

I mean... C'mon

 

[IL Pre Med]

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I mean... C'mon

Looks like the OP

 

[kpharmer]

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I mean... C'mon

Can't do much about the way I look, I just don't let it hold me back. Thanks for the derogatory response, though.

 

[ThisCouldBeYou]

NervousNerd, lol
OP, you can probably add the photograph later. I see in one of my apps, I sent it without a photo. I just attached it later and it's fine.

 

[khrisskhoras]

I had a dress shirt, no suit no tie. I hope that is sufficient.

 

[hoihaie]

I wasn't wearing a suit in mine, I hope that's not too big of a problem. I thought it was just for recognition purposes so mine is a picture from when I was at a beach in the Bahamas a year ago (fully clothed, of course). I hope that didn't just shoot my chances in the foot haha.

now UCSD is the only school that will consider you seriously.

 

[rumlodlk]

Uh....is the beach visible in the background? I don't think you necessarily shot yourself in the foot, but it'd be best if you just send in a more professional picture to other schools.

Not really, just the sky. It was the only picture I had that really showed my face. I guess we'll find out what happens next haha.