This is the tenth and final post of a 10-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Art Programs." We’ve taken you through the variety of arts programs, how to decide what kind of program is right for you, and how to be a successful applicant! In our conclusion we summarize the joys and challenges of being an art maker!
This is the ninth post of a 10-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Art Programs." We provide you with an inside look at the admissions process for arts programs, including the admissions factors and application components. Read our tips on how to be a successful candidate!
This is the seventh post of a 10-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Art Programs." We dive into exceptional arts programs at universities outside of the Ivies, including Stanford, UCLA, University of Michigan, and Virginia Commonwealth University; and provide a spotlight on the art program at UCLA.
This is the sixth post of a 10-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Art Programs." We now turn to arts programs at a university and focus on the Ivies, where you can study art within a rigorous liberal arts education. We spotlight the arts programs at Yale and Princeton.
This is the fifth post of a 10-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Art Programs." We explore top art schools outside of NYC, consider how all the art schools compare, and provide a spotlight of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).
This is the third post of a 10-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Art Programs" in which we explore factors to consider in deciding which programs are the best fit for you. What type of artist are you? What kind of community nurtures your creativity? What are your post-graduation goals?
This is the first post of a 10-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Art Programs." The series will provide an overview of features that differentiate art programs, discuss whether an art school or art major is right for you, provide a deep dive into the variety of art programs around the country, and discuss the admissions process.
In part two of our step-by-step guide to Crafting Your College List, we will help you narrow down a list of schools for you to research further, and then visit, either in-person or virtually. You will start to see your preferences emerge more clearly with each visit, and your college list will come into focus!
When crafting your college list, consider your personality and preferences and how they relate to the features of each college you are considering. Use these "best-fit" features to help you determine at which colleges will you be most able to grow academically, socially, and personally.
Read our tips for writing an effective college match essay for your college applications. The ideal match essay will paint a picture of a two-way street in which the college is a great fit for you, and you are a great fit for it. In order to do this successfully, you’ll need to thoroughly research each college you’re applying to, then compose a compelling piece of writing articulating the specific “match” areas you’ve identified.