How do adcoms view nonresearch publications?

[DK Washington]

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I'm a Biology major and Creative Writing minor and wonder if listing my published poems in my application would look impressive to adcoms and/or set me apart from most applicants or would it work against me since they'd prefer publications related to research.

 

[DameJulie]

That's pretty cool in my opinion. That kind of publication can definitely show your personality as well as intellectual abilities.

 

[DBC03]

I can't imagine it would hurt you in any way unless you listed it to make it seem like it was a research based publication. I mentioned where my photography has been published (under my photography experience). I would consider making creative writing an artistic endeavor, then talk about where you have been published within the description.

 

[Catalystik]

I can't imagine it would hurt you in any way unless you listed it to make it seem like it was a research based publication. I mentioned where my photography has been published (under my photography experience). I would consider making creative writing an artistic endeavor, then talk about where you have been published within the description.

I agree with using this approach, rather than putting the activity into a Publications space.

 

[Goro]

I'm a Biology major and Creative Writing minor and wonder if listing my published poems in my application would look impressive to adcoms and/or set me apart from most applicants or would it work against me since they'd prefer publications related to research.

It's different. Where did you publish them?

 

[Lawpy]

I'm a Biology major and Creative Writing minor and wonder if listing my published poems in my application would look impressive to adcoms and/or set me apart from most applicants or would it work against me since they'd prefer publications related to research.

Publications refer to peer-reviewed scholarly work. Poems and other literary work are considered Artistic Endeavors. Know your audience and do not categorize them as publications.