TOP FIVE REASONS TO READ THIS BOOK 5. Learn what admissions committees at top art colleges really look for when deciding who to admit. 4. Find out which mistakes other students most often make when applying to art schools so that you can avoid making some of the same ones. 3. View extraordinary artworks my students have created to win hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship awards. 2. Familiarize yourself with new career paths that have emerged for young artists and designers in recent years. 1. Discover specific and actionable tips you can follow in your own quest to achieve admissions and scholarship success. In the first half of this book, you'll learn how vital a role art plays in the success of businesses today, what admissions committees at top art colleges really look for when deciding who to admit, and essential tips for developing winning art portfolio pieces. In the second half, you'll learn about the distinct advantages and histories of the most highly-ranked and popular art colleges in the Northeast, specific and actionable tips for getting into each school, and any changes these schools have made to their admissions criteria in recent years. You'll also come across images of successful student-made art portfolio pieces throughout the book, which have been included to illustrate the amount of dedication, focus, and creative talent you should expect to exhibit in your own pieces to gain admission to and win scholarships from the schools featured in this book. In going through the different chapters, you'll also gain insight into the mechanisms of art college admissions, become encouraged to solve problems more creatively, and, hopefully, find inspiration to develop the artistic talent that lies untapped in you. Used Book in Good Condition