How to Choose Between Multiple Art School Acceptances

Congratulations! Now that you have been accepted to more than one art school, the most difficult part of the admissions process begins - choosing which institution to attend this fall.

All schools (no matter their particular specialty) are different, and there are many aspects to consider before you make your final decision. While your decision is personal, and influenced by your circumstances, needs, and wants, take these three items into consideration before accepting an art school offer:

Location

First, consider how the school's location will affect your life as an artist, a student, and a person. For example, if you absolutely loathe winter, enrolling at a school whose campus is in Michigan may not be a wise choice. This detail may seem trivial, but location will have a direct impact on your quality of life, which is connected to your motivation and desire to succeed.

There are also academic concerns to weigh. If you plan on majoring in Art History, for instance, you will need to consider the types of resources available in and around your school (major-specific libraries, museums, etc.). If you will be conducting research that involves accessing archives, you will want to be sure that there are archives close by in order to do so.

Faculty

For most hopeful art students, receiving an acceptance to one or two colleges is reason enough to be excited. But being accepted to multiple schools means that you can choose from a wide variety of faculty members. As with any higher education institution, faculty members are a critical part of your education. For example, if you are an abstract painter, ensure that whichever school you choose has at least one (but preferably multiple) faculty members with experience in that field and style.

When reviewing the faculty of a particular program, pay close attention to their specialties and areas of interest. If you find a professor who seems to be a good match for you, write my paper for me, do some research, and take a closer look at his or her work. Finally, consider how he or she might be able to help you develop as an artist and scholar.

School-sponsored opportunities and resources

One of the best aspects of college is that you are afforded opportunities that you might not otherwise encounter. For instance, if you hoped to become a chemist, choosing a school with a well-funded and respected laboratory would be an important step in the right direction. The same is true for artists and performers.

When weighing your options, investigate which school has the most to offer in terms of funding, student workspaces, and potential to display your work. If you are able, take a campus tour and view these options in person. If you are not able, see if there is a virtual tour available, or even other students who could provide you with some insight into what the school has to offer. This is an often overlooked aspect of higher education that could provide you with tremendous benefits in your post-graduate life.

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