What are my chances for FIT and Pratt?

College Majors Visual Arts and Film Majors
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<p>Hi, I'm very anxious in applying for colleges, and i love both schools. (also added some at the bottom that I will be applying to) I would like some feedback as for my chances for some of these schools. Thanks!</p>

<p>Weighted GPA - 83.370
Unweighted GPA - 82.935</p>

<p>I want to apply as a photography major, and I have been working on my portfolio for a few years now. (I've always known what I've wanted to do)</p>

<p>My only set back is that during my sophomore year I was very sick, and missed pretty much half the year of school. I failed my math course in trigonometry, and barely passed my chemistry class. I retook math the next year and passed with a 78 (from a 41 sophomore).</p>

<p>I have a 1540 SAT score, and I plan on taking the ACT in october. </p>

<p>My course load right now is English 12, Probability and Statistics, Astronomy, AP Spanish, Multimedia Arts, and Economics.</p>

<p>This is my photography as of now, but I haven't made any final decisions as to which pictures I will be sending to colleges. I also have other work, like paintings that I need to find to photograph.
Flickr:</a> ariadnerentz's Photostream</p>

<p>I know my grades aren't amazing, I hope to get better grades this year now that my illness' have been sorted out. </p>

<p>Other schools I want to apply to -
SUNY Purchase
SUNY Fredonia
Academy of Art University
Parsons New School for Design
Art Institute of Boston
Hofstra University
Long Island University CW Post</p>

<p>Thank you, any feedback would be greatly appreciated, as for I am my toughest critic.</p>

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<p>Anyone Help? It would be greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>no one answered yet?
I don’t know much about photos to judge anything from your works but FIT should not be that hard to get in, just that not really known for photography.
far as I know people says SVA is the good one in NY.
there is some old timer kid who knows better. I hope s/he 'd check in.
maybe you want to start thread with the word “photo” in it?
form your said school choice, it is hard for photo people to notice this thread.</p>

<p>I think your grades are OK as an art kid, esp you or GC can explain your illness in apps/essays.
is SAT three together or only cr+math?
even for three together, it is not out of question low, but maybe want to bump up for SUNYs. They are getting so chose-y and number heavy because of the bad economy.
try ACT and see it do you better. take it with writing, in case you want to apply to more schools.</p>

<p>from your list I want to ask
AIB is in Lesley’s?
why AAU?
any other art-art schools you’d consider?
there are many photo related threads if you dig up old ones.
what kind of photo you want to do should be important, for schools have each strength and weakness
like, darkroom could be now gone at some places.
commercial or artsy-experimental, or solid technical training?</p>

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<p>It is the 3 together, and i do plan to retake in november. I personally think the ACT is harder than the SAT so i won’t be taking it, just because I think it will be a waste of money on my part.
For your questions, I won’t be applying to AIB.
Academy of Art has pretty much been my dream school since freshman year. The only problem is its in San Francisco, and I live in New York. There would be other art schools, depending on location and other factors like grade and price. Darkroom does interest me, but in the longrun, career wise, i would like to photograph fashion, working for some magazine or something in that field. I will try and edit the post. Thanks for the tips!</p>

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<p>Hi edgeofglory,
Like Bears, I don’t know much about photography so take my comments on your photos with a grain of salt! My niece is a freshman in the photo program at the Southeast Center of Photography at Daytona State College in Florida (they count Pulitzer Prize winners among their alumni), and I took her to a portfolio review at a private art college when she was in 10th grade, so I’m trying to evaluate your photos based on what I heard there. I found your photos of children in particular to be very compelling, especially the little girl with the freckles on the second page, the boy in front of the orange bars, and the sun-speckled child. Very natural! I also like your lighting and perspective. I would try to get more gripping/up close photos of nature and buildings, maybe something gritty with the Brooklyn Bridge. I like the little seagull; looks like it is laughing! I like the teacups, too. I strongly suggest that you attend a National Portfolio Day to get an honest, professional evalutation of your work. I would suggest based on my experience that you attend the NPD at SUNY Purchase if it is offered there this year. I think you will get much more time with the admissions staff from the various colleges, and won’t be fighting the crowds in the city, and long lines. Plus it’s a nice drive! OK now about your grades (I can’t speak about test scores; my D’s college didn’t require them and she was determined to attend that school so didn’t bother taking any SAT/ACT exams). As the wise Bears said, you can explain your GPA in essays and your guidance counselor should do that as well, especially if you can tie it to your illness. Did you meet or exceed some other challenge (something presented by your illness perhaps)? If your grades prohibit you from getting into the college you want, you might consider a year or two of community college to bring up your grades, prove you can do the work, and re-apply. In most cases you have to do general ed courses anyway, so you can get those out of the way. One last thing; I think it is a misconception to think that it is easy to get into FIT and/or that grades don’t matter to art colleges. You must be able to think critically and have analytical skills, be well written and very dedicated to your studies. Since FIT is a SUNY school, it is a huge bargain and they get many applicants. One of my best friends teaches there and also does admissions reviews, and she has said a strong portfolio alone will not get you in, you need good grades and a strong portfolio. I would imagine the competition in SUNY is increasing as the economy suffers. Those are my ideas; I think you have talent and hopefully you will have many opportunities to show what you’ve got! Best of luck to you!</p>

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<p>p.s. A tip! My professor friend at FIT has said it is very important to attend the Open House. Go on their website and register as soon as you can b/c space is limited. They only do this once a year, and it is a full day of presentations, opportunities to speak with a number of instructors, and get a very good idea of what you need to do to successfully apply. My D and I really liked the school, genuinely nice faculty and students, but the environment was not what she was looking for in a college experience. I’m sure the connections/networking would be great!</p>

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<p>Thank you so much!
I do have my counselor writing about my illness and everything. And luckily, I have pictures of the brooklyn bridge (and other NYC stuff) somewhere. I just thought it didn’t show my work as well as the other stuff I have. I will get that picture in my portfolio. I’ve been checking the open house for FIT almost daily, but haven’t checked in a week, and just realized its up. So I will sign up on the 3rd. Also, SUNY Purchase is literally down the street from my house, so I definitely will be going to the Portfolio Day. Thank you for the help!</p>

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<p>Hi edgeofgloryy, You’re welcome! But…don’t just take my word on your portfolio! I could be way off base. Let some admissions/portfolio review staff look at it. They will give you some great feedback and a better idea of the direction to take. Remember, they are on your side! One other thing, by all means go ahead and take the SAT and/or ACT, whichever suits you better. My D didn’t take them b/c she had a high GPA coming out of HS, and the college did not require standardized tests. If you can show high test scores it might help in spite of your GPA. Most of all, get feedback on your portfolio, and try to add some drawings as that will allow you to show an understanding of space and relationships between objects. Yes, drawing is important for photo hopefuls! Good luck!</p>

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<p>Yeah I understand that drawing is important, and I do have drawings laying around. I don’t think they are good, but i will put a few in my portfolio, and see what Portfolio Day says. Thanks for the help!</p>

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<p>did you get in??? </p>

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<p>OP didn’t post since 2011, I don’t think you’re likely to get a response.</p>