Getting Organized

Applying to multiple college programs with varying requirements can be daunting, especially when deadlines differ for prescreens, portfolio submissions, and applications. We create monthly timelines that break the process down, ensuring that the student can meet various deadlines without feeling overwhelmed. We create a spreadsheet that details all of the components of the application for each school. This spreadsheet is very helpful for making sure that no deadlines are missed and that all parts of the application are complete for each school. We help our students to keep track of all of the application pieces so that they are in the best position to secure auditions and submit their portfo. Our goal is to help each student navigate the complicated process of applying to visual and performing arts programs with the least amount of stress possible.

Portfolio Development and Curation

We review student work and make suggestions for additional pieces to help show their preparation for studying the visual arts. There is a multitude of majors and, therefore, many different art supplement requirements (auditions, portfolios, interviews, etc.) We make sure that the student is using this opportunity to submit their strongest work.                              

Artist Statements

The artist statement should show evidence of how you compose your ideas - your opinions, who inspires you, and why you do the work that you do. We have a detailed questionnaire that helps the student to begin the process of writing their artist statement.

Crafting the College Application School List

We maintain current data for a wide variety of majors. Our counselors help students to research the curriculum, faculty, and student work to discover how a program might align with their goals. We also help students to prepare for college tours and interviews.

Crafting the Personal Essay

We use a specific technique that helps the student find their own story while also revealing personal characteristics and values. Using our method, the student is able to write an initial draft quickly and then complete the essay with our guidance. We make the process stress-free and full of valuable introspection. We work with the students to draft their essays and personal statements.  Each school's requirements are different, and once we get the core essays complete, we can usually make adjustments so that the student isn't starting from scratch each time.  Some schools use the Common Application, which includes supplements for each individual university. We make sure that the student utilizes all of the parts of that application to their advantage. Second, to the audition (for those applying to the Performing Arts), these personalized essays, telling the schools why you want to study in their program, are very important. Writing these essays also prepares the student for the interview portion of the audition. We like to begin the essays before the fall of senior year to limit the amount of stress involved in getting the applications completed and preparing for the auditions.