FAQ 13: Students, Parents, Public

In NASAD's experience, what are the most important things to do in making applications to art and design schools?

• Sharpen your focus: decide what you would like to study. List specifics regarding conditions and environments you seek; prioritize your requirements.
• Start your inquiry process in enough time to collect the information you will need to make informed choices based on your decisions and priorities.
• Design questions that will help you to find out if an institution offers what you seek.
• Acquire and study the printed information available from institutions that interest you.
• Ask questions of people at institutions and in your community.
• Prepare to meet portfolio and entrance requirements.
• Visit institutions. Meet potential major teachers. Consider all factors.
• Include your possibilities for artistic and intellectual growth.
• Understand your commitments and responsibilities if you enroll.
• Enjoy the process. Consider it a voyage of discovery.