My daughter was traveling extensively this summer and only had a half-day to pack up for college at Rhode Island School of Design. It was not enough time so she came home to get the rest of her things a few days after she moved in. It gave us time to get her a few…
Category: Applying to Art School
Applying to Art School or Art College in the United States.
Applying to Art School: Portfolio
If you are applying to art school or art programs at college and need to create a portfolio, this post has portfolio advice from a number of admissions officers at various art colleges: MassArt, SAIC, and RISD. While art schools have different requirements for the art portfolio, the advice given here is applicable to most…
What You Need to Ask About Dorm Rooms!
One thing that I’ve noticed from doing more than 24 college visits is that dorm room visits are not always a part of a college tour. If that’s the case, there might be a reason. Maybe the dorm buildings are old and not appealing. Maybe there is barely enough room for students so there isn’t…
How To Write a Great College Application Essay
It’s that time of year for rising high school seniors to get started on their Common App application, particularly The Common App essay! I’m sure it’s on your child’s To-Do list, just like it is on mine. But where to get started? How to write an essay that shines? Is buying a sample from essay writing service an option?…
My Son’s Drawing Class at MassArt Xtreme Week!
My oldest did the same art class, Xtreme Week, at Mass College of Art and Design a few years ago. She thought her little brother would like it so I got him to agree and signed it up. Secretly, it was also to help regulate his bedtime. He’s been staying up way too late this…
MassArt College Visit
I feel like I know Mass College of Art and Design (MassArt) because my oldest took many classes here as a high school student. In addition, I am mentoring a First To Go To College student at my kids’ high school and her first choice school is MassArt where she hopes to major in graphic…
Xtreme Week at Mass College of Art
My oldest attended Xtreme Week at Mass College of Art two times, as a freshman and sophomore in high school. She also did the Drawing and Portfolio Development as a weekly class for two years as a junior and senior in high school. Mass College of Art’s extension programs are great for kids who want…