<p>Hey guys, I'm really hoping to transfer to FIT into the Communications Design program.
If anyone has tips for helping edit my essay to improve in any way, they are greatly appreciated.
Thanks!</p>
<p>As I sit here racking my brain for the words to explain to you why I am meant to be at FIT, I cannot help but think that this is my opportunity. After graduating high school, and completing two years at a community college, I am beyond ready for a change. Until now, I have been following the necessary steps to get from point A to point B, but at 21 years old there is nothing I can dream of more than attending the Fashion Institute.
Ever since I can remember, I have been in love with creating; whether it be building legos, sewing clothes for dolls, or decorating my folders in school. I believe that art has always been my passion, but until now I was hesitant to pursue it. Growing up, I excelled in school, participated in many different sports, and though I loved to draw and create, I never put a real focus on it. Unfortunately, people tried to discourage me from continuing an art career because to them, it isn’t a safe option. But the way I see it is, if I am going to have to work hard in any field, why not let it be for something I truly love?
Whenever I was asked what I wanted to do in life, I always kept an art career in the back of my mind. I almost tried to convince myself to choose a different path, yet I circled back to art every time. I knew that it was not the typical response that most people wanted to hear, but I still could never shake the feeling that there was nothing else that sounded more appealing to me. My financial situation has always been my main concern when it came to seriously considering an art school. However, dealing with certain difficult situations in life has taught me how to persevere and work toward my goals. Now that I am in my twenties, and deciding to do more things for myself, I feel as though given the chance to study at FIT will greatly help me in many aspects of my life.
Despite my lack of formal experience in design, I am a very capable student. I am proud to say that I work very hard at juggling work and school. While most of my friends went off to college to party, I stayed behind to work towards my bigger goals. I know what it means to work, and with the right setting I am confident I will be able to achieve what I want. When I have a goal set in mind, there are very little distractions in my way. In my most recent drawing class, I felt greatly inspired by my professor. He changed my perspective on my future, and led me to discover that I am allowed to do to chase my dream. Not only does FIT offer outstanding courses and post-grad job opportunities, but it is also centered in the middle of New York City. There is nothing else I could ask for.
I believe that I will excel in the communication design program because it offers a mix of business and artistic creativity, which are two areas I feel compelled to work in. For instance, when I notice a new trend that girls my age are interested in, I find a way to re-create it in my own way. Instead of spending more money to buy a pair of converse with studs on them, I will make them myself. I used my artistic skills along with marketing tactics to make and sell hand made bracelets online. It is important to be connected with your targeted market to understand what they want, so you can accommodate their needs. Technology has transformed our world into such a past paced, changing marketplace so I understand the importance of learning what is appealing to the consumer and communicating that into your design.
All in all, I would be head over heels if chosen to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology. I think this would be the final puzzle piece needed to complete my journey ahead. Truthfully, art scares me. So far, it seems like I have been playing it safe with so many aspects of my life, and art is so unpredictable, and that is why I love it. </p>