Graduate Admissions

Take the Leap to Graduate Programs in the Arts

Are you ready to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree? If so, our counseling for graduate school is significantly different from applying to undergraduate programs.

Graduate applications demand you be more articulate about your goals and intentional in your personal statements. Your portfolio must also accurately represent and document your conceptual and creative skills.

At Portfolio College Counseling, we’ll help you develop a strategic plan to complete your graduate school applications so that you can advance creatively and professionally.

The Steps to Graduate School

When working with our team, you can expect us to do the following:

  • Help you develop a balanced list of programs to consider
  • Ensure you’re informed of important application deadlines
  • Assist you in preparing your application materials for submission
  • Advise you on the most impactful pieces to should include in your portfolio

All of our team members have studied art and design, so we understand what colleges look for in applicants. With our expertise, you can rest assured that you’ll build an application and portfolio that stands out and highlights your unique talents, perspective, and personality.

Elements of a Graduate School Application

Application requirements can vary depending on the programs and colleges you’re applying to for graduate school. However, you’ll usually have to include these elements in your application:

  • Academic materials from your undergraduate studies
  • A portfolio showcasing your strengths as an artist
  • Personal statements and supplemental essays highlighting your distinct story
  • A resume with information about your professional history

Gathering all this material can be overwhelming and time-consuming, but we provide the support you need to decrease stress and successfully navigate the application process.

Types of Graduate Programs to Consider

As a graduate student, you can study many artistic forms, including film, animation, fashion design, interior design, and fine arts. We can discuss the programs you’re considering and assist you in choosing one that aligns with your goals, interests, and skills.

Work With Us to Apply For Graduate School

We offer a complimentary 20-minute consultation to introduce ourselves and learn about you. From there, we can create a unique plan to guide you through submitting outstanding graduate school applications.

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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.