About Us
We Do College Counseling Differently
Portfolio College Counseling is a specialized educational consulting service for U.S. and international students who aspire to develop a distinctive portfolio that reflects their educational or professional journey in art and design.
We focus on college counseling for the next generation of visual and critical thinkers: artists, designers, architects, and other students with talent and intellectual curiosity. Our goal is to help these types of students stand out from the crowd. Our team of expert advisors offers skilled guidance to nurture and strengthen our students’ academic and artistic development by providing practical information, creative mentorship, and innovative counseling.
Roots to Results: Our Story Unfolds
Founded in 2008, our mission was simple: to offer high school artists the college admissions guidance we wished we had at their age. Since then, our expertise, experience, and services have helped more than 800 students critically engage with their work and excel in art and design programs that lead to rewarding careers.
We also provide academic counseling for undergraduate, graduate, and transfer art and design school admissions, as well as counseling for summer programs. If you’re embarking on your college journey after a gap year or career change, our team is here to guide your admissions process.
Your Creative Journey, Simplified and Strengthened
Our creative and educational counseling approach encourages students to clarify and commit to their goals while fully participating in decision-making. We ensure students find their ideal college options rather than relying solely on rankings to inform their application process.
In collaboration with our exceptional team of visual art and design professionals and college essay wizards, we demystify the process of preparing for art and design programs that require portfolios and specialized supplements. Throughout the process, our team also empowers students to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to launch themselves successfully in college and beyond.
Ready to pursue your artistic ambitions in college? Wherever you are in the application process, we can help you craft a presentation highlighting your unique creative vision and showcasing your commitment, originality, and talent.
Welcome to PCC!
Let's Connect
Finding the right college counselor is the key step in a successful college planning process. To help decide whether our services are the best path forward for students, we offer a 20-minute, complimentary phone meeting to introduce ourselves, get to know you and explain our process. Afterward, we’ll prepare a written proposal to outline our plan for working with you, that includes a suggested sequence and associated fees. Each plan for counseling is customized, based on the student’s abilities, skills and educational objectives.