Application Assistance

Expert Guidance for Choosing Your School, Major, and Degree

Applying to art school is more than just submitting a portfolio—it’s about choosing the right program, major, and school to fit your goals. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to decide between a BFA vs. BA, a specialized art school vs. a university, or which programs will best support your artistic growth.

ArtBound’s Application Assistance service provides personalized guidance to help you make informed decisionsabout your college choices, major selection, and application strategy. Whether you’re just starting your search or finalizing your list, we’ll help you navigate the process with clarity and confidence.

Eligibility: Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: Portfolio Evaluation

Fee: $149/Session

What’s Included in Application Assistance?

✔ Application Strategy & Timelines – Ensure you’re on track with deadlines, portfolio requirements, and application components for each school.

✔ Supplemental Materials & Essays – Receive guidance on artist statements, essays, and other written components of your application.

✔ BA vs. BFA Guidance – Understand the difference between a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and which degree best suits your aspirations.

✔ Personalized School Selection – Get expert guidance on choosing schools that align with your artistic and career goals, whether you’re considering dedicated art colleges or university programs.

✔ Major Selection Assistance – Unsure whether to pursue fine arts, graphic design, animation, industrial design, or another creative field? We’ll help you explore your options and choose the best path.

Who is this for?

  • Students unsure of which schools to apply to and looking for guidance in narrowing down their choices.

  • Artists debating between a BFA, BA, or other creative degrees and needing help deciding which is right for them.

  • Anyone seeking a structured approach to college applications, ensuring they meet deadlines and requirements.

  • Students who want expert insight into different art programs and how they align with future career goals.

How It Works

  1. Schedule Your Consultation – Meet with an expert to discuss your interests, goals, and questions about majors, schools, and application strategies.

  2. Receive Personalized Recommendations – Get a tailored list of schools, degree options, and application steps based on your needs.

  3. Apply with Confidence – Use your customized guidance to finalize your school choices, craft strong applications, and stay on track with deadlines.

Why Choose ArtBound?

At ArtBound, we specialize in helping students make informed, strategic decisions about their creative education. With expert insights, structured guidance, and personalized support, we ensure you’re applying to the right schools, for the right major, with a strong application that reflects your artistic potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • ArtBound is designed for high school students preparing to apply to art colleges or programs. Whether you’re just starting your portfolio or refining it for submission, we provide personalized guidance to help you succeed.

  • No, you don’t need to be a senior to work with Artbound. We welcome high school students of all grade levels and skill levels, from freshmen just starting to explore their artistic interests to seniors preparing for art college applications. Our consultations are tailored to meet each student’s unique needs, goals, and experience level.

    For younger students, our focus may be on foundational skills, exploring different media, and helping them develop a strong, diverse portfolio over time. For upperclassmen, we concentrate on refining their portfolios, ensuring they align with college application requirements, and providing guidance on personal statements or artist statements.

  • Portfolio development is a multi-session program tailored to your goals. We guide you in creating a cohesive and professional portfolio that showcases your unique artistic style while meeting the specific requirements of your target schools.

  • The portfolio review is required for portfolio development because it allows me to assess your current work, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and better understand your artistic goals. This ensures that any development opportunities I recommend are tailored specifically to your needs.

  • Yes, we offer reduced-rate and free services for students who demonstrate a need for financial support. Eligibility is determined through an application process to ensure assistance is provided to those who need it most.

Tuition

Tuition for an Application Assistance coaching session is $149/session and they generally last for a single session.