<p>im applying to various art schools (so far pratt, SVA, MICA, art center) for spring 09 enrollment as a transfer student. i still feel like a newbie when it comes to this whole applying to art school thing, and so far the plan is to just send my application/portfolio and all the other required paperwork, and wait for a reply, just as i did getting into the school i am at now. but im hearing about portfolio review days? interviews?</p>
<p>what should i be doing about this national portfolio day? does it harm me if i cant get to the school itself to have my portfolio reviewed? do art schools interview students that are applying? does it affect any of my chances if i mark "undecided major" on my application? what about the fact that im applying for spring instead of the usual fall quarter?... and uh, just in general, any tips you guys have about getting in</p>
<p>i'm also applying as a transfer student to some art schools come spring 09. portfolio review days are mostly for high school students who are planning their transition to college. review days are merely done to give the students an overview on what the individual schools are looking for in a portfolio. in some cases, if the school really likes your portfolio, then they will approve your portfolio right on the spot. it doesn't affect your application if you went to the national portfolio day and didn't get reviewed by the schools your eyeing on going coz like what i've said only a handful of schools accepts portfolio right on the spot. most of them would still request for you to send in a portfolio for them to review with your application.</p>
<p>there's no harm in trying to go to a portfolio review day. you will get to know the school more and see what kind of artworks they are looking for. you get to have your works critqued and make some improvements on them before actually submitting them to the school of your choice. </p>
<p>hmm.. some schools would require you to declare a major when you transfer. if that's the case, you can't just write undecided major in your application. </p>
<p>check also in the schools that you're applying to if they accept applicants in your major for spring coz some majors only accept students during fall. and if you can, try to visit some of these art schools this summer to get a feel of their environment.</p>