Informing your college application journey.
A visit to Cornell University
Cornell University features two schools for creatives: the College of Architecture, Art and Planning and the College of Human Ecology. As part of the land grant program, three schools, including the College of Human Ecology enable New York state residents to qualify for in-state tuition.
A visit to Ithaca College
Ithaca College houses two premier schools for creatives: the Park School of Communication with an outstanding film, tv and radio program, and the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance a conservatory program housed within a university giving you also all the advantages that setting allows.
2024 Pre College Programs
Pre college summer programs are a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, meet creative students like yourself, and see what it’s like to immerse yourself in a creative environment. This list of pre college programs has links to over 20 programs for students interested in visual arts, animation/film, performing arts, writing, and music.
Timeline for Juniors
Junior year in high school can be very busy. Creative students need to start researching colleges early as they will need to prepare and submit portfolios and audition materials, in addition to writing many supplemental essays. This checklist tells you what you should focus on and when as you apply to college.
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.
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.
Considering Pre-College Summer Programs
Many high school students consider attending a pre-college summer program to gain insights into the collegiate experience, boost their extracurricular activities, or enhance their college applications. For creative students, pre-college programs can be much more.