Pre-college art programs can assist in your acceptance to an art college.
Pre-college art programs are a way to explore the art field before actually entering college. Some universities and colleges offer pre-college art scholarships (merit and financial aid).
Wondering if you qualify? You must be a high school student with above average grades, show a proficiency in art and have a promising art portfolio. Be aware that competition will be intense.
Carnegie Mellon School of Art
Architecture is among the pre-college offerings at this art school.
This prestigious university offers pre-college programs in: art, architecture, design, drama and music.
You will be asked to submit an essay on the art classes you've taken, the reason why you want a scholarship, as well as a letter of recommendation from an art teacher.
Other colleges will request similar information.
You must fill out all applications and submit a portfolio of six recent works. For the 2010 year, applications must be received by May 1.
If you are interested in the Carnegie Mellon School of Art financial aid scholarship, you must send your application with a Family Financial Data Sheet and W-2 forms, also by May 1, 2010.
CMU School of Art
5000 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburg, PA 15213
412-268-8186
art.cfa.cmu.edu
Savannah College of Art & Design
You can pursue an interest in fashion design at SCAD.
Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) has schools for the study of: liberal arts, fashion, design, film and fine arts.
SCAD offers the Rising Star program, five weeks of study for high school seniors who show excellence in their grades and art portfolio. Upon successfully completing this program, you will receive college credits that can be applied to SCAD or the college of your choice.
SCAD states on their website that for the year 2010, tuition (which includes two courses) is $5,920. Including the deposit, housing (for five weeks) and meals, the total cost is $7,857.
Limited scholarships are available and interested students are advised to apply early. You must indicate on the form that you are, in fact, interested in a Rising Star scholarship. Everyone may apply, international students as well as U.S. citizens.
SCAD
P.O. Box 77300
Atlanta, GA 30357
877-722-3285
scad.edu
Corcoran College of Art & Design
Studio art classes are included in this pre-college curriculum.
The Corcoran College of Art & Design offers classes in printmaking, ceramics, design, studio art and photography.
Situated in the nation's capital, with access to the Corcoran Museum collection, the Corcoran College of Art & Design offers pre-college classes during the fall and spring semesters, as well as during the summer.
A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to those who meet the academic and financial criteria.
Applications are due one month before the start of classes for the fall and spring terms, and the end of May for the summer program.
Corcoran College of Art & Design
500 Seventeenth St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-639-1800
ce.corcoran.edu
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