Informing your college application journey.
National Portfolio Day
Attending National Portfolio Day allows high school visual artists to receive invaluable expert critiques of their portfolios before submitting their applications.
Applying and Auditioning for Theatre Programs
You want to study theater in college, it’s a long worthwhile road, here’s how to prepare your applications.
6 Components of a Competitive Visual Arts Portfolio
Visual arts portfolios are often judged based on: concept, use of color, craftsmanship, composition/design, and observational drawing. Each college has their specific requirements for portfolios based on these characteristics.
Entering the Scholastic Art & Writing Contest
Entering the Scholastic Art & Writing contest is a fantastic opportunity for creative students to be juried by experts in the field receive awards. Read this post to learn more about the categories and the scholarship awards you can win.
RISD: Making your application stand out without the Assignment
RISD looks for students with exceptional technical skills and those that show successful risk taking. RISD loves curious students, you need to show that thirst to understand and problem solve in your portfolio. Your application is more than your artwork and we suggest you pay very close attention to the sequence in which you present your art, the descriptions which accompany each piece, and your personal statement in the Common Application.
Juniors, do some (or all) of these college application tasks over the summer to greatly reduce your stress in the fall
Have fun over the summer, but squeeze in time to do some of these college application tasks and your fall will be less stressful, and you’ll feel so accomplished!
12 Things Students Should Do Before The Semester Ends
Here are 12 things that students can do to finish the year strong. Juniors and even Sophomores can take these easy steps to set themselves up for strong college applications.
Using your social media to your advantage
6 Tips to learn how to use your social media to your advantage both to research schools and to let them know you care about them.
Planning your summer
It’s time to start planning your summer. There are great options if you know what you want to achieve. And don’t forget to include time to recharge and be creative.
Second Semester Junior Year - Roadmap For Success
Second semester Junior year could be the last full semester colleges evaluate in your applications. Make it a great semester with these tips.