Applying to SAIC, SVA, Pratt, SCAD

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hello there to whoever sees this!

I am in an odd situation where I’ve transferred schools already and now am transferring again. I realized my passion for Graphic Design a little late so I transferred but the second school was awful with it as well. I decided an art school is the way to go.

I have taken drawing, design, 3d, art history, basically all the intro stuff. I have never taken a Graphic Design class though so I just self taught myself through the past 2 years along with balancing classes as well. I’ve got a 3.2 GPA and none of the schools need my SAT/ACT because I have finished 60+ credits.

I’m kind of nervous because I haven’t taken a graphic design class before and never really thought myself as much of an artist. I put my portfolio on Flickr so that you guys could actually see what I’m talking about, this is the link: https://flic.kr/s/aHskhcVvsn

Just looking to see if anyone has seen the acceptance patterns of these schools and maybe let me know what you think because I want to make sure I apply to plenty of them incase I get into NONE of them! AH scared! Lol

Thanks guys! Means a lot when you take the time to write on here, very much appreciated!

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@ndevita2015, you will need to check on each school’s website to see what the application process is for transfers. Even more important, you will want to find out which of your art and elective credits will transfer so that you stay on track for completing your degree within your time plan.

I haven’t seen transfer acceptance rates but “College Navigator” - i.e. the National Center for Education Statistics - will show you the first-time freshman admission rates for each of your schools. The ones you list have accepted above 50% historically; however, based on what we heard at Pratt’s Accepted Student’s Day this year that rate may now be lower. Not sure because the numbers aren’t published yet.

Have you attended one of the Portfolio Days in the past? These are events that allow representatives from each participating school to see your portfolio and give you feedback. Check on the NASAD website for more information - most of the independent art colleges - and quite a few university programs - participate in these.

Good luck!