<p>Okay, I applied to the VCU art school earlier this year right on the deadline and I was feeling pretty cobfident. But now, I've been looking around and I realize my art is absolutely NO where close to the average applicant. My art is pitiful when I compare to other portfolios. My portfolio has some really good pieces, and some really crap pieces. I had thought that my 4.5 gpa, tons of ap classes, and high sats would make a difference, but after looking over the admissions site, i don't tjink so. They specifically commented that low gpa is not always a true indicator of student success. I'm doomed! But I don't know what to do! I can't even sleep and when I do, i have nightmares! VCU's art school was my dream college and I'm sure that I don't stand a chance. Any advice? U</p>
<p>Did you apply anyplace else?</p>
<p>Yeah, but I don’t want to go anywhere else.</p>
<p>VCU is not difficult to get admitted to academically, and your GPA is far above the average. So you should be admitted on academics, no problem.</p>
<p>I know quite a few students who attend VCU; about five of them currently there studying art. I don’t think any of them won any high level art awards before going, and none of them studied drawing much. They are all very interested in becoming artists however.</p>
<p>If you don’t get into the art program, can you study the art major courses anyway and get admitted into the program later? I can’t imagine you not getting admitted academically.</p>
<p>I don’t think art majors need high SATs or GPAs. Even if you apply to a university that normally would require higher SATs than normal, if you’re an art applicant, they’ll take lower scores. They’re more interested in your portfolio, first and foremost.</p>