<p>Hi, I'm looking to pursue photography as a major in college and I'm a junior now so of course I need to be building up a portfolio. The thing is, progress in a portfolio isn't exactly quantitative compared to how a student can compare their SAT scores or GPA to other candidates. </p>
<p>Lauren</a> Archambeault: Photography</p>
<p>This is what I have so far, pretty much a variety of images as I honestly have NO clue as to what any colleges might be looking for. </p>
<p>What are colleges looking for in a portfolio? Demonstrated ability in a narrow field or theme or a variety of styles? Also is there a difference in what an art school would be looking for versus a general university? Again, I have no experience with this and would love any information or advice anyone could offer. :)</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Best thing to do is schedule a portfolio review with specific colleges you’re interested in. </p>
<p>Most art schools go to portfolio days: [National</a> Portfolio Day - Home](<a href=“http://www.portfolioday.net/]National”>http://www.portfolioday.net/)
And most art schools allow students to schedule tours and individual portfolio reviews.
Most schools will also have guidelines/suggestions posted on their website.</p>
<p>I’m not a photographer, but I think most schools like to see breadth in a variety of styles, as well as focus/depth in one or two major areas of interest. </p>
<p>Figure out which schools you’re interested in, and then contact those schools, find information on their websites, and schedule reviews with them. Best advice comes from the admissions officers themselves.</p>
<p>Thanks for the feedback! I’m unsure because I don’t want to apply to solely art schools because I want to do academics as well.</p>
<p>I’m in the same situation as you, I’m really glad I’m not the only one lollll
I’ve been looking into Academy of Art University & the Pratt Institute</p>
<p>aww yeah! I have no clue either so hopefully other people might have some advice :)</p>
<p>alauren, can you tell us what schools you are interested in? Do you have a list of any kind yet? Is there a location you want to stay around?</p>
<p>I have a few in mind but I haven’t really narrowed it down… looking at UPenn, U of Miami, Rutgers, Northwestern, Brown, USC among others.</p>