Brainstorming your college essay. Be authentic.
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“Maya’s portfolio and essays were brought to the next level by working with Laura and Florence. They were both kind and encouraging. They really set Maya up well for a successful college application process! Thank you to ARTriculate!”
Writing your college essays can be hard work.
While many students don't start their essays until 12th grade, this leaves a critical component of your application to be done when you should be focused on your academics, completing your portfolios or audition materials, and then going to National Portfolio Day or Unifieds. Many consider the essay to be the most important aspect of your application as it is what is uniquely personal to you and can let the admissions committees really learn who you are and why they should accept you into their program.
If you’ve finalized your college list and need help brainstorming, editing or proofreading your essays, we’re here to help you too.
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Many consider the essay to be the most important aspect of your application as it is what is uniquely personal to you and can let the admissions committees really learn who you are and why they should accept you into their program.
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Besides the common or coalition application essays, most schools have supplemental essays. It’s not uncommon for a student applying to 10 schools to write upwards of 20 essays, some as short as 100 words, others as long as 500 words. They all need to be authentic and often must speak to the school program.
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We help you keep track of the prompts, brainstorm and research responses, and then provide feedback and editing help once you’ve done the hard work of writing your words.
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In addition to these essays, if you’re applying to a BFA/BMA program you must also write your artist statement which speaks to why you do your art, what influences you, and what you want to do in the future with your art. Visual artists must also write descriptions of the work submitted in your portfolio, again, it’s wise to take advantage of this opportunity to let the admissions committee learn more about you and your art. Filmmakers almost always must write a short screenplay. Well crafted statements can make the acceptance difference.
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Your artist statement speaks to why you do your art, what influences you, and what you want to do in the future with your art.
It often becomes the narrative that ties the application together. The statement connects directly to the portfolio, helping the admissions committee understand not just what they’re seeing, but how you think about your work and your process.
When it’s done well, it shows the evolution of your ideas across the portfolio and carries that thinking into the writing. This gives context to the work and helps the committee see the intention behind it.
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Visual artists must write descriptions of the work submitted in their portfolio. This is an opportunity to help the admissions committee understand what they are seeing and how you think about your work.
Each program evaluates work differently, so the writing needs to align with the portfolio and the specific submission requirements. We look at how the work is presented, where context is needed, and how each piece connects to the overall portfolio.
When done well, the writing adds clarity to the work and helps the committee see both the finished piece and the thinking behind it.
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Film submissions require careful selection and editing.
We help students identify the right sample, review structure and pacing, and refine supporting materials such as scripts when required.
In our film coaching, students develop an original concept, shape it into a complete story, and produce a finished piece. They receive structured critique throughout the process so the final work is clear and intentional.
Each submission is considered in the context of the program so the work is presented clearly and with intention.