School of Visual Arts Top Questions

Be sure to explore which colleges boast about job placement and how many professors actually work in the field that they teach. Even if the school is expensive, the point of college is for your child to get a head start with their chosen profession; a good college will make the biggest impact on their ability to find a well paid and enjoyable place to work. Have fun in college - there is plenty in the real world to worry about later. And if you chose well, you'll be networking with the same people who will give you jobs and opportunities while you hang out!

Please parents. Make sure your child is happy with the school he or she will go to first, then check out how good the education is. If you do not investigate in this order your children will fail out of school within their first year in college. I have seen this happen many times since I have been in college.

To choose the correct college, try to first find where you would like to be. College is a chance to experiment with independence. Then find out if there are people in the are you'd like to live that cater to your interests. There is bound to be a school close to where you'd like to be that has something you'd like to study, the trick is a combination of perservering to find it and compromising when you find something that's maybe 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} perfect instead of 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. There will be very few places that fit every single one of your needs, so the best thing to do is prioritise your needs and find the place that caters to your number one priority. So just follow your heart, in a maner of speaking. That and don't worry if your first pick's not for you, just transfer if you aren't happy.

just go with what feels right, and don't base your decisions on how well kept the lawn is - it took me two tries to get it right, and i wish i had gone to my second school immediately following high school but thats not what happened, evferything worls out eventually is what im trying to say

It is important to consider the soical aspect and location of a school. I dreamed of going to S.V.A since i was 12 but i failed to consider the location's impact on me. S.V.A has no real campus to speak of like most new york city schools. As excicting as it is to live in the big city, at the same time it can be awfully isolating. So when choseing a school i feel its important to think about how important campus life is to consider.

There is no magic formula to picking the right college for you. There are many factors to consider, and it all depends on which are the most important to you. I think the best way is to have a right balance between making a decision that is practical but also fullfills how you would ideally want to obtain your career career goals. For example, considering financial costs as well as a school's reputation in your chosen field. No matter where you go though, college is always what you make of it. Most people I know end up falling in love with their school, even if it wasn't their first choice and felt doubtful that they would fit in. For the most part, go with your gut instincts, or at the very least talk to an alumni or someone who is studying or already working in the field you want to go into to get an insight on their experiences.

If you are looking for a NYC school with diversed connections and tools to prepare you to go into the entertainment industry, School of visual arts can offer that, but you need to seek for it, it's not a school that will push you into doing what you should be doing on your own. If you are a motivated self-learner, this is a great school for you with an artistic student body that's very up beat, occansionally moody, but very original. The school is set up in a way that's easy to make life long friends if you choose to mix in, seniors love to help the newbies. It's located in the lower part of the NYC, so everything is near by, and easy to access. Including a lot of studios, galleries and more.

I would advise students to take a year off after high school graduation to experience life, travel and become of aware of the type of person they want to be. You get a perspective on what you want to do with the rest of your life. It can be very intimidating trying to decide one thing alone that you would want to do as a career. It's also intimidating to know that in America, trying to get ahead means having to spend 40 years paying off school loans. It's ridiculous that our education system is so lacking in substance and yet so hard to achieve. We are told we can be anything we want, that is if we are willing to sell an arm to do so. Until then, we are forced to make deal with what we are given. More importantly, decide what you want to do before you do it. It can be very upsetting and difficult to change majors in the middle of studying. It will also cost you extra 7 years to pay for that one year mistake.

I would say to try a summer program first, this way you will find out what you want or don't want in a school. Make sure you like the area the school is in, and what the school provides outside of academics so you are able to meet people and easily make friends. And be passionate about everything you do!

I would say to students, to think about what you would like your future to look like. If you are creative, and you would like a career in a creative field, then a creative school is where you are going to strive and become that best person that you can be. The selection of your school does not only depend on what you like to study, although that is the number one priority. If you stronly dislike the country and wilderness, than a secluded campus is not for you. However, in the end you have to follow what your gut is telling you. No survey, or councelor can choose where you will feel comfortable. Just listen to yourself. To parents, I would say to let your child be their own person. Listen to them and their dreams. They may have different ideals about their future and their life than you do but you ultimaly just have to trust that you raised them well enough to make the right decisions. In the end it is their happiness that matters, and knowing that they are loving their career and their life is what should make you feel proud.

I would say that any parent needs to trust what their child's heart desires. When a student is looking for a school they want the entire package; a social life, a clean work environment, somewhere that is fun but challenging, a school that can promise job placement upon graduation,etc. When I applied for school I had one goal in mind, I wanted to go to an art school. I found the perfect school for my major but I neglected a lot of other things that I loved, like having a school sports team or a really fun social life. Those things just don't exactly exist within SVA's campus. I think any student persuing college should made a list of what they like or don't like about their high school or college university and then find a place that exists that has everything they have ever dreamed of and more, plus a solid educational experience. It is easier to learn when comfortable with your surroundings.

Go to the college's open house to get a feel for the school, and do whatever you can to simulate a typical day there. This includes eating from the cafteria and checking out the dorms. There were a couple of schools I turned down because the campus was too far from the dorms or had no meal plan. Also, do your research before even coming to the school. Surf through the school's website and see what kind of activities they have or if there are any clubs/extra-curriculars you might enjoy. The academic aspect is just as important too. Go to websites like www.ratemyprofessor.com and see if the students like the teachers that are in your major. Also try to interview a couple of kids at the school when you go to visit and see how they feel. Most importantly, keep in mind what is really important to you. Can you really handle being very far away from home? Should you go to a school that is closer to your hometown? Don't let what you think other people expect dictate what you do. It will all play out in the end anyway.

Choosing a college should not have to rely just on convenience of location, cost, or family tradition. The most important factor in deciding on a school is how well the student fits in, and if he is comfortable with all the different factors that the college offers, like the overall campus, class structure, and faculty. It is easy for one to simply determine a school based on which one would be the cheapest, but this could also mean he or she is missing out on a exceptional learning and growing opportunity at a different one. A great percentage of schools offer financial aid, which is a huge asset for thousands of struggling students and parents. So students, take into consideration the importance of your future plans. Look into financial aid options. Do some research on specific majors and career options from each school, whether it is Fine Art, or Computer Engineering. Read up on the different activities each school offers, or explore the possibilities of becoming greek in order to form closer bonds with future classmates. But most importantly, think about what each school can do for you, and how it make an impact on your future.

Get involved. If school doesn't push you, push yourself. Work hard! Always be willing to try anything! Intern as much as possible, to learn your field. Make contacts/friends with people. The people you make friends with could be the ones you start a career with.

When picking a college I settled on one because I did not know what I wanted to do with my life. After many trials and costing tribulations, I went to a Community College. Community Colleges have a bad rap when it comes to education, but many parents do not know that Community Colleges enable your child to find their choice for life in a beginner college setting. Some jobs only need an Associates Degree to begin working. Communtiy colleges can also be a stepping stone to other better, even prestigous schools. My teachers in my Community college helpe me find my calling in life and gave me the confidence to apply to one of the top Art schools in the Northeast United States - School of Visual Arts. I am now in my senior year working on my thesis, looking ahead to an exciting life making commercials and videogames and animation and a potential 60k a year starting salary because of those teachers that encouraged me to attend this school. My original plan was something in science, totally different then art but I am happier and more successful because of it. Please give your child time to think about their future.

Parents should be willing to negotiate with their children the places which they choose to apply to when they go to college, however, they should also know to judge if the schools they choose are worth the money they will be spending. Students should also be willing to negotiate with their parents the places they choose to apply to because economic means are so crucial to finding the right school. They should not look to apply to ridiculously expensive schools only to find that they are not worth it.

When looking for the school that fits, it has to feel right. That is the most important indication, to me. Upon walking onto the School of Visual Arts campus I had an overwhelmingly comforting feeling of being at home. This was the place I could see myself going to. Only your gut can tell you if it's right or not. But of course you have to make sure the location, and programs are what you're looking for, as well as the attitudes of the faculty and students who may be around you. I chose my school because of its location, the surrounding opportunites, and the program. Also, it is important to go somewhere relevant to what you want to do. New York City is a major center for art, so it only seemed natural that I should go to school there to learn and expose myself to the art world.

I would suggest that you vistit and take a tour of all the colleges rather than making an impulse decision. I would also recommend not rushing into a college if you are not sure of the field you are looking to go into. In respects to the college experience I would strongly suggest to network and meet new people, keep an open mind and don't be shy. College is a fun environment, so be open to new things, and different people.

Dorming, soroities, fraterneties are over rated so don't think its like the movies because its not. At most schools everyone is friendly. Fall in love with the school you choose. School is fun and great when you are where your heart is. Don't push your child to go to the school you want. Dont let your parents push you where they want you to go. Follow your dreams because you dont want to live the rest of your life doing what you hate or regret. Even if you are broke you will be the happiest person doing waht you love.

visit the campuses and pick it based on staff people and class sizes. go based on if you feel comfortable and not becuase people tell you its the best

Believe in your dreams!

Go to many open houses before you make your choice.

Look for nice campus and a lot of activities in school, then look for valuable education...

Pick the field you want to go in and a place that makes you feel like you're home. Money is not as important as happiness.

After high school, my parents forced me into a college that was the most cost-efficient, based on scholarships and tuition costs. I hated every second of it, and it was just a waste of money and time. After that fiasco, I went to my current school and initial first choice, School of Visual Arts. Despite the higher tuition costs, it was entirely worth it. Taking the time to research job options after graduation and overall quality of the school are much more important than worrying about financial obligations. Coming from a lower middle class family and attending a school that costs 22K$ a year is and will not be easy, but the educational benefits I've acquired are much more important to me.

I think the most important part of the college decision process includes following your gut feeling. After a visit to all of the colleges of your choice, the best way to make a decision is too choose the college where you could see yourself best living, studying, and succeeding. From my own experience, money sholuld not be an object as long as you prepare yourself for the debt afterwards, but most importantly, pay attention to the environment in and around the college and the friendliness of its students. Make sure that the environment will benefit you in some way. Then, when you finally arrive at the school of your choice, I suggest getting involved in every activity that interests you and taking every chance to meet new people. Having a secure group of friends will help you survive your freshman year and make the most out of your college experience.

It is great school if you know you want to be an artist. There's many classes that you will like and friends you'll love. New York is great and SVA is in the center of it. And that does mean some money. But so far, I really enjoy going to school.

Make sure you research each school before you make a choice. Make a choice based on what you(the student) wants and try not to let anyone else influnce that choice. When you get to school get involved with school activites and don't be afraid to talk to people who are different from you.

The most important thing above anything is the issue of your child being comfortable in the school he or she is about to attend. Education is very important but you should not compromise your child's education for his or her safety. College is what you make of it, paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for four years is not always the best option. There are many affordable colleges that offer the same if not better education than the more expensive and private schools. Most importantly, make sure you have done research in the administration. That is, are they helpful, or is it more of a political feel? While in college, make sure your son or daughter feels comfortable enough to meet new people and be open to new experiences. I have met some of the most amazing people at my college, and sometimes that means more to me than the education that I have received thus far. It is the people you meet in college that make the experience that much more beautiful.