College Consulting

How we help you
find your super power.

Expert college consulting and art coaching for creative students applying to BFA programs, art schools, and liberal arts colleges.

Group Art Studios · Grades 7–10 1:1 Art Coaching College Consulting Holistic Art + College Coaching

The college process for creative students is different.

Applying to BFA programs, art schools, and conservatories requires more than a great GPA and a personal statement. It requires a curated portfolio, creative supplements, audition preparation, and an intimate knowledge of what each program is actually looking for. That's what ARTriculate does. Exclusively, and expertly.

We begin with group art studios for grades 7–10, building skills and creative confidence early. From high school, students begin work with us for 1:1 art coaching and college consulting. Our new holistic art + college coaching combines art coaching and college advising in one seamless experience, purpose-built for design and architecture students. All services available worldwide via Zoom.

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Ways to work with us: group studios, 1:1 art coaching, college consulting, and holistic art + college advising
$10M+
Merit aid awarded to ARTriculate students
100%
Focused on creative students. It's all we do.
How the process works, by grade year
7–10
grade

Discover your creative voice

Live online group art studios in architecture, drawing foundations, and film. A great way to explore new disciplines and develop skills in a setting unlike anything offered in school. 1:1 Art coaching is available from 7th grade onward for students ready to go deeper.
Architecture studio Drawing foundations Film studio Group classes 1:1 Art coaching
10th
grade

College planning begins

One-on-one college consulting starts in 10th grade. We work on course selection, summer programs, resume building, and early college exploration through campus visits and program research.
Course selection Summer programs Resume building College exploration Campus visits
11th
grade

Focus and prepare

Finalize your college list, plan your test schedule, and begin developing your portfolio. Identify creative supplement requirements for each program on your list.
College list Test planning Portfolio start Program research Pre-screen prep
12th
grade

Apply and submit

Essay writing, portfolio curation, application submissions, creative supplements, and audition prep. We manage every deadline and act as the honest broker between student and parent.
Essays Portfolio curation Applications Audition prep Deadline management
What we help with
🎓

College List Development

Build a balanced list of art schools, BFA programs, and liberal arts colleges matched to your academic, creative, and financial goals. We've visited the schools and know the programs intimately.

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Application Guidance

We manage every deadline, organize submissions, and keep students and parents aligned throughout the process. Less stress, more focus.

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College Essay Help

Brainstorm, draft, and polish your Common App personal statement, supplemental essays, and artist statements. Written authentically in your voice.

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Portfolio & Creative Supplements

Curate and prepare art portfolios, film submissions, and audition materials for BFA programs, conservatories, and art schools worldwide.

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How to work with us

1:1 Art Coaching

Portfolio development coaching for students from 7th grade onward. We build the skills, body of work, and creative identity needed for competitive art program applications.

  • Portfolio development & curation
  • Medium & technique coaching
  • Creative supplement preparation
  • Audition & film submission prep
  • Available from 7th grade onward
Most popular

College Consulting

Unlimited access and comprehensive guidance across the entire college application process. Ideal for families who want expert support from start to finish.

  • College list development
  • Application guidance & deadlines
  • Essay brainstorming & editing
  • Portfolio & creative supplement coordination
New!

Holistic Art + College

One coach. One seamless experience. Art coaching and college advising fully integrated, purpose-built for design and architecture students.

  • Single coach for portfolio prep & college consulting
  • Portfolio development & curation
  • College list & application guidance
  • Essays & creative supplements
  • Ideal for design & architecture
Common questions

When should my student start working with ARTriculate? +

College consulting begins in 10th grade, though students can start building their creative foundation even earlier through our group art studios for grades 7 and up. The earlier a student begins developing their portfolio and exploring programs, the stronger their application will be. We also work with students who come to us in 11th or 12th grade and need focused, results-driven support.

Do you work with students outside the US? +

Yes. All of our services are delivered online via Zoom, and we work with creative students and families around the world. Our coaches and advisors currently work with students in the United States, Europe, Africa, and Asia. If your student has a passion for art, design, film, or architecture, we can help regardless of where you are located.

How does art coaching work? +

Art coaching is available as prepaid hourly sessions. Students work one-on-one with an ARTriculate coach to develop their portfolio, refine their technique, and prepare creative supplements for college applications. Sessions are structured around the student's goals, timeline, and target programs. College consulting is offered separately as a comprehensive package.

What makes ARTriculate different from a regular college counselor? +

ARTriculate specializes exclusively in creative students. We understand what BFA programs look for in a portfolio, how film submissions differ by school, and what performing arts programs expect in a pre-screen audition. Every advisor has deep expertise in arts education. We guide students through both the written and artistic layers of the application at the same time, something a general college counselor simply cannot do.

How does ARTriculate help reduce stress for families? +

College applications are stressful. Students are juggling schoolwork, extracurriculars, and social life while parents are anxious about deadlines. ARTriculate acts as the honest broker between parent and student, keeping everyone organized and on schedule. We manage the process so families can focus on what matters most: preparing the strongest possible application.
Over $10,000,000 in merit aid awarded to ARTriculate students

Ready to start your college journey?

Schedule a free introductory call and we will find the right fit for your student.

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