University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is a conservatory based program for both high school and college students interested in studying filmmaking, drama, dance, music, and design & production (the high school program also offers a concentration in visual arts). It is one of the most collaborative programs we have visited.

RISD looks for students with exceptional technical skills and those that show successful risk taking. RISD loves curious students, you need to show that thirst to understand and problem solve in your portfolio. Your application is more than your artwork and we suggest you pay very close attention to the sequence in which you present your art, the descriptions which accompany each piece, and your personal statement in the Common Application.