1. LC, Concentration Piece, #7, acrylic, gouache on paper, 16” x 20” (approx.), 2015. the arts & college admissions 1/9/2016

2. basics … art schools, liberal arts colleges, “hybrids” “you’re here because you’re interesting…” “ya gotta make it to the table first!” authenticity, and a record of commitment and achievement

3. examples … … most highly ranked art school Breadth portfolio: http://www.mka.org/cf_media/index.cfm?t=1&g=753http://www.mka.org/cf_media/index.cfm?t=1&g=753

4. examples … … ivy industrial design program Concentration portfolio:http://www.mka.org/cf_media/index.cfm?t=1&g=738http://www.mka.org/cf_media/index.cfm?t=1&g=738

5. examples … … “most selective” liberal arts Concentration portfolio: http://www.mka.org/cf_media/index.cfm?t=1&g=742http://www.mka.org/cf_media/index.cfm?t=1&g=742

6. examples … … “hybrid”: art school, “most selective” liberal arts, conservatory Concentration portfolio: http://www.mka.org/cf_media/index.cfm?t=1&g=746http://www.mka.org/cf_media/index.cfm?t=1&g=746

7. examples … … “most selective” liberal arts

8. examples … theatre kid “A” (ivy): cast in every play/ movie/ theatrical production in 4 years at MKA two summers of performances in theatre festivals in NYC submitted regular application, c.v., 5-minute video, and book of stills, graphic design portfolio music kid “B” (most highly ranked conservatory): major, lead player involvement in music at MKA weekend and summer programs at Lincoln Center in NYC (with Wynton Marsalis) Jazz House in Montclair audition played major role playwriting kid “C” (“most selective” private school): heavy involvement in theatre productions at MKA playwriting at MKA winner of NJ Young Playwrights competition/ staged reading w/ professional actors submitted regular application, with c.v., and samples of writing

9. next steps… review, organize, document plan your summer see me! contact other faculty, as needed research your schools; track their requirements! http://www.portfolioday.net/ http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/PVA-College-Fairs/Pages/default.aspx http://www.allartschools.com/ http://www.unifiedauditions.com/ http://aqresources.arts-accredit.org/index.jsp?page=AchievementAndQuality