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<p>I would be a perfect candidate for FIT as I am an individual who strives for success and craves knowledge. I work hard for all of my passions in life and take initiative in my work, always going above and beyond. I have passed all my classes, despite my initial struggles with learning. At the age of thirteen, I was diagnosed with ADHD. Over the course of a couple years, I overcame my difficulties and maintained honor roll throughout high school. My ADHD is what brings out my high sense of observation and broad range of creativity. It allows me to focus on the littlest details in life, rather than overlooking them for the whole picture. </p>
<p>FIT is a college that is perfect for me. I love fashion and all that is high-end, but my favorite part of the fashion world is makeup. Makeup is something that I know deep down in my heart, I love and speak with such vehemence that people can feel my utter excitement for it. My passion for makeup was discovered the day I put on sparkly green eyeshadow before I walked out the door for middle school, and it set my heart aflame with happiness. I invest almost all of my free time into learning about products and techniques for application in order to improve my skills. One day, it occurred to me that there was an occupation out there in the real world that involved makeup; professional makeup artistry. I was intrigued by what it meant to be a makeup artist. To be able to transform a client’s face using powders, creams and liquids is a true art in itself and what excites me every day of my life. I’ve always been an artist since preschool, and I have dabbled in all the aspects of art and design. My creativity branched out into visual arts, literature, and musical composition. </p>
<p>I selected Photography as my major because I will use my knowledge of photography to further my experience for a future career in the fashion world; mainly high fashion magazines. From there, I want to continue my education at FIT and enroll in the Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing BFA. I decided that I wanted to learn photography in order to do photo shoots for models. I want to showcase my talent and artwork on the human body and be in charge of every step of the process. Being the makeup artist, hair stylist, art director and photographer would allow me to control every part of the photo shoot. I believe that by having a full understanding of all parts of the process, I will be able to excel in anything I pursue. My desire to do more than one job reflects directly from my multiple talents and the variety of extra-curricular activities in which I have taken part. </p>
<p>Outside of school I am a well-rounded individual. Athletics were a big part of my life. I took ju-jitsu classes for four years and taught large groups of children, which helped to build leadership skills and a calm mind. Since sophomore year, I have participated in Varsity Track & Field and I plan to take part in it again next spring. I have been in high school Jazz band and the Haldane Blues Devils band club for two years, playing electric rhythm guitar. I play acoustic guitar in a folk band with my father and friends called Carla's Kitchen, named after both my mother and the kitchen area in which we rehearse. We had the honor of playing on a live radio show at Vassar College and we performed at the Chance Theatre in Poughkeepsie for a Cancer Benefit Concert. I've even written two original songs and have sung while playing guitar at open mics in my town's local bar. Two internships I have had the pleasure of acquiring were working for a guitar teacher and, to this day, being an assistant makeup artist to a professional in the industry. Both internships gave me hands on experience in both fields. </p>
<p>In the world of visual art, I have worked very hard and sacrificed a lot of my time in the name of education. I have shown in multiple art shows, and I have had a piece that was granted an Honorable Mention in Park Art Fair in Triberg, Germany. I have even enrolled myself in two precollege courses at FIT. Last July, I took Graphic Design & Advertisement Portfolio for Summer Live 2014. My instructor, Mr. Isaac Paris, really helped me to understand the world of graphic design and I am currently enrolled in Magazine Layout with Ms. Alexa Nosal. </p>
<p>FIT would be perfect for me. I am very familiar with the campus, and I feel very comfortable when walking from room to room. FIT feels like a second home to me. I know I would excel in the Photography AAS program and at FIT. </p>