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If Im going to apply to art colleges, should I focus more on my art portfolio or taking and retaking my SAT and ACT?

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Rachel’s Answer

<span style="background-color: transparent;">Collegeboard.org is a great resource for this! I poured through the pages of universities all over the U.S. when I was a senior in high school. Collegeboard was my go-to site! They put all of the information in one place and it is very easy to use. They even have various filters you can apply to see only colleges that have programs you are interested. To determine academic rigor, look at the admissions requirements, G.P.A. of past admitted applicants, SAT/ACT scores, class rank etc. This will give you an idea of what scores and grades you need to be accepted. However, don't be discouraged your application will be reviewed based on the full picture! College-board will help you get an idea of what is most important to the specific school you are applying to.</span>



This professional recommends the following next steps:

  • <span style="background-color: transparent;">Chat with your Guidance Counselor</span>
  • <span style="background-color: transparent;">Create a Collegeboard.org account</span>
  • <span style="background-color: transparent;">Start using CollegeBoard as a resource to look up schools.</span>
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Ellen’s Answer

Hi Noah!

Good question. It depends on the art schools you are interested in. I would look at your scores and compare them with what the schools you are interested expect for their students. I know it should be all about the art, but if a school is expecting a certain level of academic ability, as well as artistic ability, then you should respect that.

So if your scores are good, then you can put more effort into your portfolio. If they can be improved, then work on them.

If you haven't already, I would do some research on art schools and their requirements, and talk to your guidance counselor, your school librarian, or your art teachers for names of schools or guidebooks that list schools and their requirements. Look at the requirements for schools you are interested in, and go from there.
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