<p>I am currently a Junior in high school and I want to attend an art school and study graphic design after I graduate. I want to attend pre-college program to help build my skill and portfolio. Right now the top two programs I am looking into are at California College of the Arts and Pratt Institute.</p>
<p>Has anyone attended either of them or know someone who has? What was your overall experience? Would you recommend it?</p>
<p>How serious are the people at the program? I really want to work hard and be surrounded by others with the same intent. I am spending my own money on this and I don't want to be surrounded by a bunch of rich kids who were just shipped off for the summer and don't have an interest in art.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>