i’m just going to try and keep this simple. my freshman year of high school, i recieved a 0.329 gpa and only passed two classes with d’s. i literally did not care about school, and i was severely depressed, not to mention I have a medical impairment that interferes with my ability to complete work in school. however- i transferred to a different high school program, with smaller classes. I can’t explain exactly what happened, but I guess I transformed entirely as a person and adapted to my situation and the next school year i recieved 4 b’s and one F which brought my gpa to a 2.4 (totaling my overall GPA to 1.7) My psat score was 167 that same school year (I scored 70 on critical reading, and my essay skills in general are at an undergraduate level now.). I’m currently on track this junior year (i’m still making up 2 sophomore classes but I’ll be a junior/senior next yr) to recieve atleast: 1 B+, 1 A-, 1 B, 1 B- (or C+) , and if I try extremely hard with this english class, a B. So overall something like a 3.1 (I guess)
I have exemplary artistic and creative skills, and I’m currently building extracurricular experience.
I plan to apply to or attend either FIT in New York City, VCUarts, or Parsons New School for Design (long shot but might as well try.)
Don’t be rude, just be tactful and tell me if I have a shot at VCU, especially art school with that 0 gpa bringing down my overall average. I don’t take any honors courses, not really planning to enter any ivy league school.
yes you have a shot definitely. You did good on the Psat, so if you do good on the SAT i would think you will definitey make it.
You definitely have a shot, especially for the Arts. How is your portfolio?
I’m gradually reaching the desired amount of specific works of art (12-16) I have 8 pieces for fashion design, some are garments i designed that are professionally, well photographed and modeled by people, and a few other visual art pieces. i plan on including a very brief, short cinematic film showcasing my garment construction skills and creativity, and my ability to present them in a unique and minimalistic manner
The Arts School seems to have a little leeway for talented students. Keep working on that portfolio and continue the upward trend with your grades. I know several graduates and now as an adult I will say the people who stayed employed in the arts have a work ethic that is as strong or stronger than their talent. I promise you will not be able to slack off freshman year there. It’s a great school and Richmond is a fun city. Good luck!
Hi Im attending VCU arts this coming fall. Out of all the colleges I was most worried about my acceptance to VCU arts, out of all the tours I went one VCU emphasizes overall academics in the application process. They saidbthe average GPA is a 3.4 and act is 25. My act was a 24 and GPA a 3.93. However I feel my portfolio was only average.
One thing I felt that help me the most was attending their 3 week summer intensive. Which is an intro to a major or helps prepare a portfolio. At the end each professor writes a evaluation of each student, so when you apply that evaluation is pulled up. Also taking classes outside of high school is great, I went to classes at ccad at night. I also attended a program in Chicago at SAIC which does the same thing. If you are an incoming Jr I would look at these programs.
If you’re a senior don’t worry! Get you applications done early! However watch out for national portfolio days, these are EXTREMELY important. This is basically a convention around the country for ART SCHOOLS so you bring your portfolio and share your work. Here colleges can offer you admission or mark you for merit scholarship. They also do an evaluation of each portfolio.
Also when applying or deciding don’t forget to look at droput rates and depression rates of students. Some schools applied to are VCUARTS, SAIC, and MICA, and a few local colleges. Saic has a very conceptual program which is amazing, but a high dropout rate.don’t be afraid to talk or call admission officers! Also GPAs at private art schools a count for 25% of your application. Try writing practice essays and have a trusted teacher read them. Good luck!