College Admissions Blog
BA vs. BFA vs. BS: Which Arts Degree Is Right For You?
The first question most high school art students ask when thinking about college is, “What school should I go to?” Oftentimes, the decision is between a public or state university and an art school. Both have different cultures and environments, and students have to...
The Top Careers in the Art Field (Including Salaries)
What can you do with an art degree? You’ve probably asked this question or know someone who’s asked you. Usually, it’s an attempt to understand the different career options available to an artist. After all, jobs in the art field aren’t mentioned much in high school,...
What Art Majors Students Can (And Should) Pursue in College
When you're an art student hoping to pursue a bachelor's degree, there's a question that's bound to come up: what are you going to major in? Some high school students already have an answer. Others are still figuring it out. Regardless of where you land on the scale...
How to Make an Art Portfolio for College that Stands Out During Admissions
How do you make an art portfolio for college? If you’re a high school art student, you’ve likely asked this question at least once — and for good reason. Becoming an art major isn’t a walk in the park. It doesn’t just require you to fill out a college application,...
Summer Art Programs for High School Students: Types, Benefits, Costs, & More
What are your plans for the summer? Ten years ago, you may not have answered, "Going to a summer art program." This response would've been pretty unusual. There weren't many pre-college summer programs for high school art students, so most young artists spent time at...
Exploring the Difference Between Art College and University Art Programs
When you begin thinking about college, one of the first things a young artist needs to think about is – do I want to attend an art college or a college with a high-quality art program? Many people have very strongly held opinions about what you should do. We have a...
Recommended Pre-College Summer Programs
Every Major Art School has a Pre-College Summer Program Participating in pre-college summer art programs can be a good way to experience what it is like to be on campus in a college art program and can help you build your portfolio. You’ll also get helpful feedback...
What To Do If You Need More Work for Your Art School Portfolio
Short on Portfolio Work for your Art School Application? No Problem. If you think you want to apply to art school but have no appropriate work for your portfolio, don’t worry! It’s not too late. A portfolio is a collection of one’s best creative work. But an art...
Study Shows the Majority of Art Graduates Find Satisfying Work
Findings from a national survey released this week show that, contrary to widespread belief, most arts graduates are employed and holding jobs consistent with their educational goals. For example, 92% of those who wish to work currently are, with most finding...
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.