College Corner

SENIOR PORTFOLIO PREP during FLEX*
*please see Mrs. Fisher or Ms. Fairburn for passes
WED 10/5
REVIEW CHECKLIST
WED 10/26
TURN IN LIST OF SCHOOLS TO FISHER/FAIRBURN
INDICATE DEADLINES FOR SCHOOLS (EARLY DECISION, HONORS, REGULAR)
ENROLL IN PARCHMENT FOR TRANSCRIPTS (NEED TO BE SENT 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE DEADLINE)
LOG INTO COMMON APP
SAT 10/29 - NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAY @ VCU

VCUarts will host a National Portfolio Day on Saturday, October 29, 2016

Location: Fine Arts Building located at 1000 West Broad Street and the Depot at 814 West Broad Street in Richmond, VA. You can check in at either location. Please see the list of attending schools for the location of each school.
Description: If you are a high school or college student interested in applying to an art school for fine arts or design, then National Portfolio Day is for you! Representatives from the nation’s leading art colleges and universities accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design will travel to VCUarts to review your artwork, discuss your educational and professional goals, and share information on art programs, careers, admissions, and financial aid and scholarships. This event is free and open to the public.

WED 11/16
RECOMMENDATION LETTERS (NEED SHORT RESUME + 2 WEEKS NOTICE) - USE THE FORM LINKED HERE
WED 12/7
PULL PORTFOLIO PIECES
REVISE OLD WORK
WED 1/11
PHOTOGRAPH WORK
FORMAT WORK TO UPLOAD
ARTIST STATEMENT + ESSAYS
WED 1/25 @ 1:15 (after exams)
UPLOAD WORK
MARCH/APRIL: COMPLETE FAFSA (see instructions below)

Local Fine Arts Training - Build your Portfolio!

Fall 2016
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Studio School
Richmond Art Center Camp
Studio Two Three Classes
Visual Arts Center Classes and Camps
Art Haus Adult/Teen Art Classes
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
Crossroads Art Center

CNU

IMPORTANT DATES
Application PlanDeadline to ApplyNotification Date
Early DecisionNovember 15December 15
Early ActionDecember 1January 15
Regular DecisionFebruary 1March 15Required Actions
An application will be considered complete and ready for review once you:

Submit your Common Application including your:
- Essay
- $65 non-refundable application fee (if seeking a fee waiver submit an official College Board, ACT or NACAC Fee Waiver Request signed by high school counselor who can attest to a financial hardship)
Submit your most recent official high school transcript electronically through the Common Application website. (Paper transcripts are accepted, but online submission through Common Application School Forms System or Naviance is encouraged.)
Have your SAT and/or ACT scores sent directly to CNU (unless you qualify to apply test-optional). CNU's SAT code is 5128; our ACT code is 4345)

Virginia In-State Tuition Rates Eligibility: You must complete all questions in the Residency and Parent/Legal Guardian Residencysections of the Common Application if you are claiming entitlement to in-state tuition privileges. Supporting documents may be requested and must be received on or before the first day of the semester or term for which you are applying if you wish to be considered for in-state status. View the Virginia Domicile Guidelines »
If applying to the President’s Leadership Program and/or the Honors Program: Select “Yes” for President’s Leadership Program and/or Honors program in the Academics section of the Common Application, then complete the mandatory essay questions. An interview is required in order to be considered for these programs.
Recommended Actions

Submit teacher evaluations in a core subject (English, social studies, foreign language, mathematics or science).
Note: The Common Application does require that students request a teacher recommendation when completing the application. However, CNU will review your application without a teacher recommendation.
Schedule an interview with a member of the admission staff.
Schedule a visit to campus.
Have your guidance counselor submit a School Report Form electronically through the Common Application website. (Paper transcripts are accepted, but online submission through Common Application School Forms System or Naviance is encouraged.)
If you plan to apply for financial aid, submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list our school code (003706) by the CNU Priority Filing Deadline of December 15, 2016.
Christopher Newport is excited to partner with ZeeMee, a free service that helps students bring their applications to life. As part of our holistic review, we are committed to reviewing every applicant as a unique individual. Simply copy and paste your ZeeMee link into the CNU application. Sign up today at ZeeMee.com.

Art MajorsFine Art and Art History majors are not required to submit a portfolio of work as part of their admission application. If you would like to submit a 3-5 page portfolio, please email your work to admit@cnu.edu or mail to Office of Admission, Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606.
If you have questions about any part of the admission process, please don't hesitate to contact our office.

JMU

Start Early: Check your program's requirements and assemble the necessary documents. All materials must be uploaded before you can submit your application.
Application Fees
All new applications - $55.00
Paper applications* - $65.00
Change of Status/Readmission Fee
All applicants - $55.00
Fees are subject to change. A separate application fee must accompany each program application for admission. The application fee can be waived in some cases: view application fee waiver information. Pay the application fee within the online application by using a valid credit/debit/check card/or electronic check. Make sure your billing address is consistent with US Postal Service standard format.
*Contact the Office of Disability Services to determine eligibility to submit a paper application or other accommodations in the application process. See application fee troubleshooting tips.
Upload Application Materials Online: Not all programs require the materials listed below. Visit your program webpage to review your program's requirements.

Upload all required application materials inside the online applicationbefore clicking the submit button. You will see a pop-up view of every item you upload. Check the quality and accuracy of your uploaded documents. Illegible documents will not be processed.
Please do not send or mail items if we have not requested them. They will not be processed and will delay your application.
Unofficial TranscriptsUpload all colleges/universities where you have earned or will be earning a degree or expect to transfer relevant credit into your program.
If your transcript is not from JMU, OFFICIAL and FINAL transcripts will be required AFTER you are accepted into a program. Instructions will be in your acceptance letter.

Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation, resumes, and personal statements are part of the online application. Again, not all programs require these.

To check if your recommenders have sent their letters or to make changes, login to your online application, click on "Review Your Activity," navigate to "Review Page," then click on "Manage Your Recommenders."

Test Scores: If required by your program, send official standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, etc.) directly from the testing center. The Graduate School's institutional code for test scores is 5392. (If you are applying to a CSD program your test scores will be sent to CSDCAS institutional code 1043)
Fraudulent Documents: The Graduate School will verify every transcript uploaded with your application against the issuing institution. If any material is found to have been altered or falsified, we reserve the right of expulsion. See the James Madison University Honor Code.

Longwood

Criteria for Admission: Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on academic performance in high school and/or college. Performance is measured by strength of curriculum, cumulative GPA; consistency and trends of grades; SAT or ACT scores and class rank. Extracurricular activities, community service, personal statements, special talents, leadership and other factors may also be considered. Primary emphasis, however, is placed on academic credentials.
Application Deadlines:
Freshmen Early Action (Nonbinding)
December 1
Notification letters
January
Nursing
December 1
Notification letters
March
Scholarship Candidates
December 1 (priority)
Notification letters
March
Regular Decision (Freshmen and Transfers)
February 1 (priority)
Notification letters
Rolling (beginning in January and approximately 5-6 weeks after all credentials are received.)
Spring Admission (Freshmen and Transfers)
November 1 (priority)
Notification letters
Rolling
Application Procedures: Your application for admission to Longwood University will be evaluated after the Admissions Office has received all the necessary materials. You are required to submit the following:

The Application for Admission and Application for In-State Tuition Rates.
A nonrefundable fee of $50. (Freshman applicants with limited financial resources may pursue an application fee waiver from the College Board.)
An official copy of your high school transcript.**
An official copy of your transcript(s) from each college or university attended including dual enrollment credit.**

**Once you have submitted your initial transcripts (high school and/or college) to complete your admission file, you are required to update your admission file with grades from newly completed quarters, semesters, and/or graduation.

(SAT)* or (ACT) scores. Scores may be sent directly to Longwood by the testing service. Please use the Longwood University institutional codes: 5368 for SAT and 4366 for ACT. SAT and ACT scores that appear on official high school transcripts (sent directly to Longwood) will be accepted. Transfer students may be exempt from submitting SAT or ACT scores.

* All references to SAT scores reflect the use of two scores -- Math and Critical Reading. We do not use the Writing scores in the evaluation process.

MICA

Early Decision: If MICA is your first choice for college study, you may want to consider our Early Decision Plan. The plan is designed to let you know of our admission decision early in your senior year and is intended for talented students with strong academic records.
Application Form: You may apply using either the MICA Online Application or the Common Application (for Fall 2017). Please select one option to complete your application process. The application fee is $70 total ($60 application fee; $10 portfolio submission fee).
If you are unable to use either of these applications, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at 410-225-2222 or admissions@mica.edu.
Portfolio of Artwork: Submit a portfolio of 12-20 pieces of artwork. (Detailed instructions are available under Freshmen - Regular Admission.)
Essay: Choose one of the writing prompts listed in both the Common App and MICA Online Application forms and write an essay (250 word minimum).
Letters of Recommendation: The recommendations of teachers, college counselors or other professionals who can comment on your art and academic experiences are important to your application.
Please follow the instructions provided in either the Common App or MICA Online Application to submit your recommendor requests and allow them to upload their letters of support through the application service you selected.
Activities & Interests: Compile a list of activities, interests, and honors as explained on both the Common App and MICA Online Application forms.
Transcripts: Applicants must provide official transcripts of all secondary academic work. Your counselor may submit your transcript through Common App (if you have chosen that application option), Parchment, email (records@mica.edu) or mail. If you are attending school in another country, your transcripts must be translated into English by an approved translator. World Education Services (WES) is recommended, but not required. Homeschool applicants must provide the equivalent of a high school transcript with course or subject titles, duration of study for each title, content of study for each title, and an assessment of performance or "grade". Preferably, the courses completed at home are part of a curriculum developed and evaluated by a nationally recognized diploma granting organization or agency. If not connected with such an organization and an official transcript from a state homeschool association or sponsoring public high school is not available, homeschool applicants must obtain and submit GED, TASC or HiSET exam results as confirmation of completing a generally acceptable secondary school curriculum. Individual homeschool transcripts with date of completion do not suffice as official proof of graduation.
Test Scores: Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) and/or American College Test (ACT) results are required for all first-time freshmen. The ACT Writing Test is recommended, but not required. MICA's CEEB Code for the SAT is #5399; our ACT Code is #1710. Test results are evaluated in relation to your other academic materials as well as your portfolio of artwork on file.
If English is not your first language, it is strongly recommended that you submit TOEFL or IELTS test scores with your application. MICA requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 or IELTS score of 6.5. Your application will not be reviewed for admission without at least one test score on file (TOEFL, IELTS, ACT, SAT).
If test scores are not available by the Early Decision deadline, they must be sent by February 1 or any offer of admission may be revoked.

RISD

DEADLINES:
Applications for freshman admission are accepted beginning on September 1.
Early Decision deadline: November 1
Decisions are mailed in the second week of December. Please note that applying for Early Decision indicates a commitment to attend if admitted.
Regular deadline: February 1
Decisions are mailed in the third week of March.
ELIGIBILITY:
Graduation from secondary school is a prerequisite, although a high school equivalency diploma may be accepted. Prospective applicants are urged to follow a college preparatory program in secondary school, taking courses in studio art and art history where possible. Courses that develop visual and design skills (such as studio drawing) are strongly recommended. Students interested in our Architecture program must have completed a course sequence in mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry and one year of science, preferably physics.
ITEMS YOU’LL NEED TO SEND:
You'll begin and manage your RISD application process using The Common Application. There is a non-refundable application fee of $60 to use this service and eligible students may apply for a fee waiver.
If for some reason you’re not able to use the Common App, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@risd.edu or 800 364 7473.
Academic Transcripts: Applicants must provide official transcripts of all secondary academic work through the most recent grading period. If you are attending school in another country, your academic credentials must be translated into English by an approved translator. Your counselor may submit your transcript through the Common App, Parchment, email or mail.
Tests:   SAT or ACT | All applicants are required to submit the results of the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT (American College Testing program). Subject tests are not required. RISD’s CEEB code number for the SATs is 003726; for ACT the code number is 003812.
TOEFL or IELTS | All applicants who speak English as a second language, including US citizens, must submit results from either TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Since proficiency in English is a prerequisite for acceptance, applicants must attain an acceptable score on either test; RISD requires a minimum result of 93 on the TOEFL or 6.5 on IELTS. Plan to take the TOEFL or IELTS well in advance of the application deadline since it may take six weeks for your scores to be sent to RISD.
Portfolio:  Your portfolio should show a selection of 12–20 examples of your best recent artwork. We suggest that the work reflect the full range of your ideas, interests, experience and abilities in the arts to date. Work presented can be in any medium (including film or video), in finished or sketch form, and the result of an assigned project or a self-directed exploration. We strongly recommend that you include a few pages from your journal or sketchbook to indicate your process of research, thinking and investigation.
Portfolios must be submitted through SlideRoom, an online portfolio service (which requires an additional $10 fee).
The Assignment:  Choose one of the following three prompt options and create two responses using any medium you prefer (no restrictions).
We consider this assignment to be as much about process as presentation and encourage you to consider your submissions as exercises in experimental thinking and risk-taking more than as final presentations or examples of technical proficiency. No particular outcome is valued more than another, so feel free to explore the full range of possible expression in these works.
• deconstruct | ˌdēkənˈstrəkt | verb [with obj.] | reduce (something) to its constituent parts in order to reinterpret it

Select something.
Deconstruct it.
Make a work in response to the process or result of the deconstruction.
Create a title for the work.

• light | līt | noun | the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible
verb [with obj.] | provide with light or lighting; illuminate

Create a work using light or the illusion of light.
Create a title for the work.

Identify what you want to contain.
Create a container for it.
Create a title for the work.

Please upload your responses in the specific section of SlideRoom dedicated to these works. (Do not include them in the Portfolio area of SlideRoom.)
If the file size of either of your responses exceeds 10 MB, please embed a link to direct us to another viewing platform such as a personal website, Vimeo, etc.
In the SlideRoom submission section for your two works, we also ask you to reflect on the two responses that you are sharing and provide a brief response to this question: What are the other directions or ideas you would explore as a next step?
Writing Sample: Submit one example of your writing, up to 650 words. Remember, this is the limit, not a goal. Use the full limit if you need it, but don’t feel obligated to do so.
The writing prompts are listed below, but you will also find these prompts in the Personal Essay section of the Common Application.
Select one of the following options:

Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma-anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.

While we encourage you to adhere to the rules of good writing, we look for applicants who are not afraid to take risks in their expression. Please don't hesitate to use a writing style or method that may be outside the mainstream as you express a distinctive personal position in the samples you submit.
Letter(s) of Recommendation: Although not required, these letters can be very helpful to your application. One letter is suggested, although as many as three may be submitted. Recommendation letters should be written by teachers or other professionals who have firsthand knowledge of your art or academic achievements and can comment on your potential as a student.
Please use the Common Application to invite people who are writing letters in support of your application to upload them through that service. Letters may also be sent directly to our mailing address (see below) or emailed to admissions@risd.edu.
SUBMITTING YOUR MATERIALS:
» Submit your application form through The Common Application.
» Have your school send official transcripts to the Admissions Office - electronically through the Common Application or Parchment – or by email or mail.
» Upload your portfolio in SlideRoom.
» Upload your two responses for the RISD assignment in SlideRoom. Respond to the question about further explorations concerning your responses to the assignment.
» Upload your writing sample and letters of recommendation through the Common Application.
We prefer that your credentials be submitted electronically using the online tools but paper versions of official transcripts, recommendations, writing sample and test reports may also be mailed to:
Admissions Office
Rhode Island School of Design
Two College Street
Providence, RI 02903
USA
BROWN|RISD DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM:
Students applying for admission to the Dual Degree Program must complete the application process at both institutions by our respective deadlines: January 1 for Brown and February 1 for RISD.
You may not apply to both RISD and Brown using the Early Decision deadline, although you can choose to apply to one of the two schools early. If you do so, please indicate your interest in this program on your application.
The only additional credential required to apply for this program is the Dual Degree Supplement, which is included within the Common App. Note that the dual degree essay does not replace the other required writing sample.
Students must be admitted both to RISD and Brown before being considered for admission to the Dual Degree Program

SCAD

Before you apply: Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants are notified of the admission decision accordingly. Students typically receive their SCAD admission decisions within two to four weeks of the file being completed for review.
Exceptions to the general rules of admission may be made for applicants of unusual motivation and ability. Application materials cannot be returned.

In some cases, the Admission Review Committee may request additional materials from applicants whose overall completed application file does not meet or exceed regular admission standards. This could include cases where standardized test scores are below 1000 on the SAT (math and critical reading only) or 21 on the ACT and/or the secondary school, high school or college grade point average is below 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. All applicants may submit supporting materials such as portfolio, recommendations, statement of purpose and/or may interview to enhance their application file. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.

After acceptance
Congratulations on your acceptance to the Savannah College of Art and Design! As a SCAD student, you will join an elite group of artists who are on their way to leading successful, professional, creative careers in art and design. In order to reserve your space at SCAD and indicate that you plan to enroll at the university, you must submit the nonrefundable US $500 enrollment fee.

VCU Arts

Review your deadlines
For Scholarship Consideration (this is non-binding)

November 15 – Deadline to submit the Common Application to VCU
December 5 – Deadline for portfolio submission

Regular Freshman Admission:

January 15 – Deadline to submit the Common Application to VCU
February 2 – Deadline for portfolio submission

VCUarts continues to review applications until all spots are filled. Freshman applicants who submit complete applications by the deadline will receive a decision by April 1st.
Applications to this program are accepted for fall semesters only.
Submit The Online Application to VCU
How to Apply

Freshman applicants must apply using the Common Application.Applicants may only submit one application to ONE major. Admitted students can request additional major/minor(s) during their first semester.
Applications will only be reviewed after ALL components have been received, including transcripts, test scores, and supplemental materials.
Include your Social Security number on your application if you wish to be considered for financial aid or the Hope Scholarship/Lifetime learning tax credit.

Please note: While VCU does not require your Social Security number for admission consideration, it is necessary for applicants who wish to be considered for financial aid and the Hope Scholarship/Lifetime Learning tax credit to provide a Social Security number to the university. To protect your privacy, your Social Security number will not be used as your VCU student identification number.
Submit your official transcripts: Request that your high school guidance counselor sends your official transcripts to VCU. Transcripts may be submitted electronically via the Common App or Naviance, or sent in the mail. If sending a hard copy in the mail, download the Transcript Request Form found here and give it to your high school guidance counselor. Transcripts must arrive in sealed envelopes signed across the seal by official high school, university or college registrars.
Transcripts should be sent to:
Office of Admissions
PO Box 842526
Richmond, VA 23284-2526
Submit your portfolio: After your application has been processed, you will receive an email with a link to the supplemental materials upload site.Your portfolio must be submitted online through our website. We cannot accept physical portfolios.
Portfolio Requirements:

Submit 12 to 16 works of art that you have created within the past two years that show your promise in visual art and design. Present your strongest work and demonstrate your potential to develop a diverse set of skills and ideas should you be accepted into VCUarts. We prefer to see a diverse range of 2D and 3D media. Drawing from observation is recommended, while copying anime, cartoons, graffiti or tattoos is discouraged.
Images may be submitted in the following formats: .JPEG, .PNG, .GIF, .TIF, .TIFF, .BMP, .TGA
Videos may be submitted in the following formats: .M4V, .MOV, .MP4, .TLV, .ASF, .MPEG, .MPG, .MKV
Images can be up to 5 MB each, Video can be up to 30 MB each.
All videos must be less than 3 minutes. The total maximum time for all moving images cannot exceed 5 minutes.

Submit your references

VCUarts applicants are required to have one reference submitted by their recommender of choice. Choose the person best qualified to assess your ability to be successful at VCUarts. You will be prompted to enter your recommender’s email address on the Common Application. You may only submit one recommender via the Common App. The system will then prompt your recommender to submit a letter of recommendation online. Be sure to notify your recommenders that you will list them.
If you feel it is necessary, you may submit up to two additional letters of recommendation. Your additional recommenders should mail their letters to:

VCU Office of Admissions
PO Box 842526
Richmond, VA 23284-2526

VT

Applying Online

Read the Instructions for Applying Online.
Create an ApplyWeb account (if first-time user)
Select type of application
Complete the application form, save, and send online to Virginia Tech by selecting this option at the end of the application.
Pay the appropriate application fee online using the secure credit card transaction service.
Once the Office of Undergraduate Admissions acknowledges your application, you will receive a verification email.

Applying Using the Paper: ApplicationPlease note, Virginia Tech expects all applicants to apply using the online application.

Download the paper application (If you don’t have a PDF viewer, you can download Adobe Reader for free.)
Make sure to complete the Virginia In-State Tuition Form, which is included as part of both the online and paper Freshman Application. This form must be submitted with your application if you claim entitlement to Virginia in-state tuition rates, even if you are currently a Virginia resident. Failure to complete this form will result in your classification as an out-of-state student. For more information, please see the residency page.
Mail your completed application and the application fee to Virginia Tech, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 925 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061.

What We Need From You: Whether you apply online or send in the paper application, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions must receive the following supporting materials to ensure your application file is complete:
Application must be postmarked or submitted online by January 15. The supplemental materials listed below may follow at a later date.

Payment of the non-refundable application fee of $60.
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT scores. Tests should be taken by the December test date of the applicant’s senior year. Virginia Tech’s CEEB code is 5859; the ACT code is 4420.
High School Transcript: An official or unofficial copy of your current high school transcript must be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions within a reasonable time period from the application deadline (Early Decision: November 1; Regular Decision: January 15). Transcripts for Regular Decision freshman applications should be received by February 15.
Mid-Year High School Grades: Applicants should work with their high school counselors to submit their first semester grades to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as soon as available (no later than February 26). These grades will be accepted electronically or via paper.
Final Grades/High School Transcript: All incoming freshmen must submit their final official high school transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions no later than June 30.

Letters of recommendation are not requested; however, if an applicant chooses to send one, it must accompany the high school transcript.
Don’t forget to…

Provide your U.S. Social Security Number and correct date of birth.
Indicate your planned entrance date.
Include copies of both sides of your Resident Alien card and visa (if applicable).
Select your requested major.

Check the Early Decision box and sign the Early Decision statement at the end of the application (if applicable).
Agree to and sign the Pledge of Honor.

For maximum financial aid consideration, complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. The priority deadline is March 1.
Complete the Virginia Tech General Scholarship application by February 15 for all need and non-need based scholarships. (You must complete the FAFSA before you can submit the General Scholarship application.)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Step 1: Login to FAFSA - Enter Student Information to setup FAFSA ID
Step 2: Log back in using your FAFSA ID to begin your application
Step 3: Submit your application to determine your eligibility for Federal Student Aid