<p>I would recommend the following LACs for studio art + excellent academics (and very good art history as well): Williams, Hamilton, Wesleyan, Vassar, Smith, Haverford, Conn College, Skidmore, Kenyon.</p>
<p>Among the Ivy League I would give precedence to Yale and Brown over Harvard and Penn.</p>
<p>The combination of academics, art and sports is especially valued at Willliams which has one of the best art history programs in the country, three worldclass museums on or near campus and a vibrant and well funded studio art program.</p>
<p>She should be sure to submit an art portfolio with her application. She can put together an art package that includes the portfolio, a supplementary recommendation from an instructor or mentor, essays that concern her interest in art, a resume listing her accomplishments, awards, travel opportunities and one or two media articles if available.</p>
<p>Also, when she tours colleges, she should visit the art department (usually not on the tour) and see the facilities and student work in person.</p>