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Common Application Explained

The Common Application is the platform used by 900 schools to submit your application. The main components are the personal statement and the activities list, but there are other aspects to submitting your applications which are important as well, all outlined for you in this blog.

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Which college application deadline is right for you?

There are many different types of application deadlines: early decision, early action, regular decision, and rolling. Determining the best deadline for you means considering all the application requirements including creative supplements, as well as your financial aid requirements as different deadlines have different implications for aid.

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14 Things Students Should Do Before The Semester Ends

Here are 14 things that students can do to finish the year strong. Juniors and even Sophomores can take these easy steps to set themselves up for strong college applications.

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Everything you need to know about applying to film school

Are you hoping to apply to film school? There are some great programs at USC School of Cinematic Arts, Chapman Dodge College, Emerson College, and UCLA. There are also programs at traditional art conservatories such as Rhode Island School of Design, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and Pratt. Starting early in high school is key to being prepared to submit great applications.

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Juniors, here's your timeline for your college applications

This checklist tells you what Juniors should focus on and when as you apply to college. Junior year in high school can be very busy. Creative students need to start researching colleges early as they will need to prepare and submit portfolios and audition materials, in addition to writing many supplemental essays. A downloadable checklist tells you what you should focus on and when as you apply to college.

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2025 Pre College Programs

Pre college summer programs are a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, meet creative students like yourself, and see what it’s like to immerse yourself in a creative environment. This list of pre college programs has links to over 25 programs for students interested in visual arts, animation/film, performing arts, writing, and music.

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Writing Your Artist’s Statement

The ability to write an Artist Statement is important, as it both shows colleges that you are a strong writer, and gives them more insight into you as an individual. Almost all BFA programs in all disciplines require at least one freshman writing seminar, so you need to demonstrate the ability to write a short essay.

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A visit to Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

During our RIT campus tour, we explored why art students are drawn to tech schools and delved into the College of Art and Design, as well as the School of Film and Animation. Notably, RIT's support for deaf and hard of hearing students, including those with auditory processing challenges, is impressive, offering generous scholarships to those who qualify.

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