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The fall 2020 acceptance rate for FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles is 41%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
The advice I would give myself is that, I should've paid more attention to what the teachers were saying about college preparation. I was ready to move with my educational but I wasn't prepared. I remember my teachers saying many things about what to do and what will happen in college but I didn't pay close attention to it. I learned how to adapt myself into the college classroom and deal with professor, trying to remember what words I was once given by some who had tried to tell me, a teacher, a good advisor who warned me.
Read all 34 answers What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
My frusatations came from the titled courses that had different names that were taught on the same basis. An example of this would be Merchandise Math and Retail Math, different titles similar principles. The enrollment process in getting into classes could have been better excecuted, you would have students staying overnight laying on the floor just to get into a class. I am sure they have progressed in education since my attendance there was in its infancy stages.
Read all 9 answers Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
Creativity englufs each and every nook and crany of this school.
Read all 8 answers What kind of person should not attend this school?
The person who shouldn't attend this is school someone who is not into fashion what so ever. The college is for driven students who wants to learn education through the retail/fashion industry. Any one can come learn new things on the computer and sketches but if it's not your cup of tea, don't spend $25K a year on something that doesn't interest you at all.
Read all 8 answers Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
What's unique about FIDM from othhers that it teaches and stresses to students to develop and nuture your contacts. It is essential and necessar going to make it in this industry. They teach you that it is not only about what you know; it?s also about who you know and who knows you. The bottom line within this industry is WIIFM (what?s in it for me)! I it is imperative that everyone we meet , we should treat and view as a potential contact. First impressions are lasting impressions; therefore you must stand out and make it count.
Read all 7 answers What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
Publically recognized alumni
Read all 7 answers Describe the students at your school.
FIDM students value ethical choice, demonstrate an awareness of cultural diversity, communicate effectivly, think critically, and posses the knowledge of technology essential to their professions.
Read all 5 answers What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
I would consider the high tuition the worst then about FIDM. Eventhough the education and experience is well worth every penny, I believe costs could be cut if books and supplies were not fixed into the tuition amount.
Read all 5 answers What kind of person should attend this school?
Someone who is very driven and can work on their own or in groups. He or she needs to have a car to commute to the school and be prepared to not have a social life due to the large amounts of homework and projects.
Read all 5 answers Describe your favorite campus traditions.
The fashion designers since project runway was filmed at my school,. They are also know for being the fashion school the L.C. went to on MTV's show the Hills.
Read all 3 answers What's unique about your campus?
The best thing about my school is the career center. They always have updates on job leads and jobs that relate to your major or educational interest. The career center helps you with internships, volunteer work, temp or even permanment positions.
Read all 2 answers What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I wish I was more prepared for the city life and the living expenses. It cost a lot to live in downtown Los Angelos and to attend the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. I wish I would have saved up more from the time i was young for college
Read all 2 answers What are the academics like at your school?
Although it is a fashion school, and most would think it is an easy school, it's courses are very intense and rigorous.
Read all 1 answers What is your overall opinion of this school?
It's a very fast pace learning school but dedicated to each student.
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