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You don't necessarily have to go to a big name school to get into the field, but if you're going to New York, you're looking at Pratt, Parsons, and Cooper Union. They're the best. The top. They carry a lot more weight than some less acclaimed schools. However, you've got to be pretty outstanding across the board to get in (Cooper Union, for example, has an acceptance rate of less than 4%).
That being said, if you're willing to expand your scope, there are some really great art schools that a. have higher acceptance rates, b. have cheaper tuition (save CU, which offers a full-ride scholarship to every student accepted), and c. are located in more financially reasonable cities.
Two more years left of school would mean you're what? 15, 16, 17? Take a deep breath and slow down. Having a job and managing school is a lot easier than it sounds, and living in a less expensive city will be much more manageable. Temple University's Tyler School of Art in PA is a phenomenal art school. They have an acceptance rate of 7-20%, still located in the city, and the name still carries a lot of weight.
Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, RISD, SAIC, MassArt, and Rochester Institute of Technology are all highly acclaimed, top-rated art schools. If you want to get into advertising/graphic design, California schools might be a better choice. Otis and the Art Center have more commercially emphasized programs, making post-school job placement easier. Ringling in Sarasota, FL is along the same lines.
A lot of libraries have started to offer free college planning advice (the one at the central library in Arizona is called "College Depot", but yours might have a different name). It's worth a look, because they offer free workshops and advice, and they'll help you plan for and apply for college. Good luck.
I recommend F.I.T. if finances are a concern. You'd be surprised how many buyers have gone to FIT. And tho' I've never been there as a student,I've passed it almost everyday going to work,and right now coincidently, live next door to a very successful buyer who loved her experience at FIT. She's traveled all over and has a job she loves.
Have to say I've always wanted to sow my creative oats but really didn't. They have continuing education set up too and one soon day I may enroll for at least one of them and am looking forward to that.
Don't be disuaded! If you tend toward certain creativities that seem to fit F.I.T.,and you don't have the funds for the more expensive Pratt or Parson's,please consider finding out more about it during these next 2 years. They'll be glad to have you and you'll meet many different people and no doubt have an interesting experience.
Last edited by nyfreesia; 08-15-2010 at 06:58 PM..
Reason: to add a couple of things
Yes that's the tuition. What i posted was the cost of attendance. which is a more realistic view of how much it will cost to live there. She's is going to need housing, books, and plenty of other stuff!
Another suggestion op sarahruby,is to try to join things in school that involve your creativity,for ex.,you can become part of the costume design or set design for the high school plays. You will already have begun to build a nice record of creativity that may be important towards a grant to help you move forward`with your aspirations. I hope you have a great school year! Don't spend too much time on sites tho',best to study instead.
have you never heard of hope and setting goals for yourself???
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