Looking for a west coast art school

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Ive wanted to go to CalArts for a few years, but i think with the admission rate and the vigorous schedule itll be impossible for me. Ill most likely have to work during college to keep up with dorm/housing fees or rent, and ive heard calarts days start fairly early in the morning and last until nighttime. I dont know if i can handle that, especially when you add work into the mix.

One thing is, my GPA is pretty bad, i havent taken the SAT yet but i know my GPA wont be wonderful by the time i have to start sending college applications. (i think its about a 1.7 right now)

Anyways, i want to get a BFA in animation. I’ve considered OTIS and LCAD, but ive gotten mixed reviews about those schools.

Another thing im worried about is price. I dont have a lot of money so i’m going to be relying on financial aid and scholarships as much as possible.

any advice at all is appreciated! thank you

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Try your community college system. Ours offers an associates in digital animation, including a required internship in the field so you are job-ready.

When you can afford it later, get a BFA.

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You have a 1.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale? I doubt you’re going to get much in terms of scholarship money. I’d recommend going to CC for a couple years, getting good grades, and applying to transfer to a 4-year university.