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Juniors: Advice for students with talent in the arts and athletics

Posted on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 10:43

 

For students with talent and interest in athletics or the arts, applying to college requires extra preparation and planning.

Athletics: If you hope to play Division I or II sports in college, register with the NCAA Eligibility Center by the end of the year. And if you have not already, download the Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete on the website.

Arts: If you plan to study one of the arts in college, submission of supplementary materials demonstrating your talent requires thought and planning. You should be working on completing any audition tapes, art portfolios, theatre audition pieces or other special materials that may be required for admission to the programs you are considering.

 

For more information about the extra steps students interested in the arts and athletics must take in applying to college, see Chapter 18, “Students with Special Talents” in College Admission: From Application to Acceptance, Step by Step.

Juniors: Students with Talent in the Arts

Posted on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 09:29

For students with talent and accomplishments in the arts, strength in music, fine arts, design, film, dance, or other disciplines may play a role in your application process. For some, the arts may be the focus of your studies and you may pursue either an arts degree as part of a liberal arts program or admission to a specialized program such as a conservatory of music or film school. For others, the arts may be a distinguishing interest and you may simply want colleges to consider your arts experience as part of the overall admission decision.

For both groups of students, as you research schools, keep in mind that the process of applying could begin earlier and be more extensive in two important ways:

1. Submission of supplementary materials may be required to demonstrate your talent, such as submission of an art portfolio, a film, DVD, or CD, will require thought and planning.

2. Additional requirements for auditions, portfolio review, and interviews can necessitate significant additional preparation and attention to scheduling and deadlines.

You will need to check the websites of each school on your list to understand their process and requirements.