Following the introduction of the application deadline+application materials of 24 American colleges and universities by Natural Light above, due to space constraints, this article continues to introduce the application requirements of the remaining 12 American colleges and universities, including the application deadline of undergraduate and graduate students, the list of application materials, and the requirements of works collection. Students who want to apply for studying in American art should collect it quickly!
Application requirements of American colleges and universities in 2020:
New York University NYU Tisch School of Arts undergraduate/graduate application deadline:
undergraduate:
Early Decision I：Nov 1
Early Decision II：Jan 1
Regular Decision：Jan 1
Cut-off Time：11:59 p.m EST
Spring Internal Transfer Deadline：Nov 1
Fall Internal Transfer Deadline：Mar 1
graduate student:
FALL 2020 APPLICATION will open in mid September
Due Date：Dec 1
Game Design Application deadline：Jan 1
NYU Tisch College of Arts Undergraduate/Postgraduate Application materials:
undergraduate:
Application fee $80 (students with financial difficulties can apply for relief)
school report
SAT or ACT or IB
Language score TOEFL 100; IELTS 7.5； PTE 70； Cambridge English Scale 191； iTEP 4.5
Creative Essay/Short Essay Each question should not exceed 150 words (different majors have different requirements and questions)
15-20 portfolio works (Creative Project: different majors have different requirements, e.g. Game Design: should include 3-5 visual images, or/and 5 minute video works)
Creative Supply IMA does not need to be submitted
Questionnaire Photography major needs to submit
graduate student:
Application fee $80 (students with financial difficulties can apply for relief)
school report
Language score TOEFL 100; IELTS 7.5； PTE 70
Personal Statement 1000 words or 4 pages double spaced (different majors have different emphasis, here ITP is taken as an example; Game Design should not exceed 2 pages)
Resume can be attached with LinkedIn link
Introduction Video 1 minute
Portfolio works have different requirements for different majors. You can call the homepage leader in the background to understand the requirements of relevant professional works
e. G. ITP: The portfolio does not need to be professional, as long as it can express the applicant's professional ability, interest and artistic experience, the Writing Sample cannot exceed 20 pages
Game Design: It should include 1-2 work items, attached with work descriptions, and submit a Critical Analysis of no more than 1 page; 1 page Resume; A personal statement with no more than 2 pages, and visual works should contain about 10 images or 10 minutes of video
2 letters of recommendation
interview
Rochester Institute of Technology RIT undergraduate/graduate application deadline:
undergraduate:
Application Deadline：
Early Decision I：Nov 1
Early Decision II：January 1
Recommended FAFSA Submission deadline：
Early Decision I：Nov 1
Early Decision II：Jan 1
Decision Notification：
Early Decision I—Mid-December
Early Decision II—Mid-January
Regular Decision—Mid-March
For spring semester or summer semester
Applications will be reviewed in a rolling manner.
Notification will be sent 4-6 weeks after receiving all documents
graduate student:
Architecture(M.Arch.)：
Feb 15th Priority Deadline,rolling thereafter
Fall Only
Color Science(MS)：Jan 15 Priority Deadline
Art majors are registered in the form of Rolling
RIT Undergraduate/Postgraduate Application materials:
undergraduate:
Application fee $65
school report
Language score TOEFL (IBT) 79; IELTS 6.5； Students who fail to meet the score criteria of PTE 58 can also apply to the language center
Submit online application Common Application or RIT Application
Portfolio 10-20 works. The criteria for reviewing the portfolio include students' creativity, drawing and design ability, use of materials, attention to details and techniques. There are at least three observational paintings (not copied from photos, comics or "fantasies"). Other forms of works can include painting, photography, typesetting, computer images, two-dimensional design, sculpture, models, mechanical drawings and renderings, etc. All works should contain text descriptions.
The professional works of film and animation include but are not limited to painting, digital art, photography, creative writing, film or animation. Video and audio works should not exceed 2 minutes. For animation applicants, it is recommended to use examples of character graphics or sketches, by directly observing the images and video files created. Please do not include any form of fan art.
recommendation
graduate student:
Application fee $65
school report
Language score TOEFL (IBT) 79; IELTS 6.5； PTE 58
Submit online application Common Application or RIT Application
There are 10-20 pieces of pure art professional works, which can include different media, methods and themes. The work should reflect students' understanding of composition, artistic elements and design methods, creativity, attention to details and craftsmanship
e. G. Industrial design: 10-15 works. Applicants must use Adobe products to demonstrate their understanding of design principles and computer skills. In addition, works must show a good sense of design, typography and painting foundation.
Film and animation majors: works can include films/videos, animations, photos, paintings, sculptures, scripts, storyboards or original music. The duration of the work cannot exceed 12 minutes. In addition, the applicant needs to submit a 2-3 minute video version of self introduction and tell about your works.
3 letters of recommendation
Carnegie Mellon University CMU undergraduate/graduate application deadline:
undergraduate:
Early Decision：Nov 1
Submit the Common Application：Jan 1
Submit portfolio to SlideRoom：Jan 15
graduate student:
OCTOBER
Online applications become available for fall admission.
CMU undergraduate/graduate students Application materials:
undergraduate:
Application fee $75
school report
Language score TOEFLeading, listening,speaking and writing sub-scores of 25 or more； IELTS 7.5
Common Application essay contains three questions and answers
Portfolio portfolio contains 12 to 20 recent works, which can include any of the following forms: paintings and paintings, photography, prints, collages, mixed media, computer-assisted images, sculptures of any media or size, or other three-dimensional works completed through observation and/or imagination; Works changing with time, such as dynamic sculpture, animation, performance, live video, film, audio, etc. Interactive projects (such as self written games) or creation using Arduino, Processing, Unity, etc.
2 letters of recommendation
graduate student:
Application fee $75
school report
Statement
Language score TOEFLeading, listening,speaking and writing sub-scores of 25 or more； IELTS 7.5
Portfolio works select recent works that represent your major or can reflect your creative or academic advantages. This combination may include design projects, papers, etc. The subject matter is unlimited. If you are an applicant with non design background, you should choose a work that highlights your potential and interest in design. For example, observational painting or explanatory text, personal blog or critical opinions on existing work or things in the world can be selected
There are three letters of recommendation, and the names and contact information (including e-mail) of three people should be provided. The contents of the letter should be related to the applicant's previous learning, research and work experience.
Cornell University undergraduate/graduate application deadline:
undergraduate:
Nov 1
Submit all required application materials
graduate student:
The application time for each major is different
Architecture M.Arch Application Deadlines:
Fall,Jan.3; no spring admission
Creative Visual Arts M.F.A.Application Deadlines:
Fall; Jan.7
Cornell University Undergraduate/postgraduate Application materials:
undergraduate:
Application fee $80
SAT or ACT scores
TOEFL Score of 100 (Internet based exam) and 600 (paper exam); IELTS 7.0
Portfolio 18-20 works. The form is unlimited: painting, digital media, photography, printing and sculpture. Although colleges and universities do not require specific themes or professional preferences, recruiters hope to see the potential of applicants in this major.
There are 15-20 slides in the collection of architectural works, and no more than two pictures of the same project. The image must be clear and there is no text on the page unless it is part of the artwork. The carefully crafted title of each slide should state the intention, detail the process and method, and reflect the results. Attach a note listing the size and media of each piece. The collection should also include several works of observational painting, including sketches and renderings. In addition to painting, it also needs to display a series of art media.
The interview of architecture major is necessary, other majors are not necessary, but applicants of art major are encouraged to interview
graduate student:
Application fee $105
Transcript No GRE required for MFA courses
Language score TOEFL (iBT): the minimum score is 22 for speaking, 20 for reading, 15 for listening and 20 for writing; IELTS 7.0；
Portfolio collection shall not exceed 20 project works. The format can include images, videos, URLs, audio frequency, etc. (different formats have corresponding online upload requirements, you can directly consult the home page)
The collection of architectural works shall be uploaded in PDF format, and shall not exceed 20MB, including 20 to 30 creative works, which can be 2D or 3D works or copies of models.
In addition, the applicant for the construction specialty should also submit a one page or two page text statement outlining M Arch studies learning interests and intentions.
2 letters of recommendation
Have an interview
UCLA Undergraduate/Graduate Application Deadline:
undergraduate:
Fall Quarter(September-December)
Winter Quarter(January-March)
Spring Quarter(March-June)
UCLA does not provide advance application
graduate student:
Aug 1
Fall 2020 application opens
UCLA Undergraduate/Postgraduate Application materials:
undergraduate:
Application fee $80
Transcripts are not required at the time of application, but must be submitted after admission
TOEFL of language is higher than 100 (higher than 22 in one subject); IELTS 7.0
Annual income certificate of applicant or income certificate of parents
Portfolio 8-12 pieces (not specially for the applied major)
No recommendation required
graduate student:
Application fee $105.00 or $125.00 (for all other applications)
school report
Language score TOEFL 560 or at least 87 on the internet based test (Writing: 25, Speaking: 24, Reading: 21, Listening: 17); IELTS 7.0
Statement
10-20 portfolio works (different majors have different requirements, leave messages at the background, and you can directly consult the homepage for requirements of relevant professional portfolio works)
2-3 letters of recommendation
Have an interview
Yale Yale Undergraduate/Graduate Application Deadline:
undergraduate:
Early Action:Nov 1
Regular Decision:Jan 2
graduate student:
Nov-Fall 2019
standardized tests
Nov 20,2019
Deadline for waiver requests
Yale Undergraduate/Graduate Application materials:
undergraduate:
Application fee $80
Transcript: GRE scores are required for architecture majors, not for other art majors
Language score TOEFL (IB) 92; IELTS 7.0；
Portfolio art collection is not required. The number of works to be submitted is limited to 5 to 8, including at least one drawing.
Film professionals can submit samples and upload them in the form of links
recommendation
Have an interview
graduate student:
Application fee $90 - $105 (slightly different for each major, $90 for architecture)
school report
The language score of TOEFL (IB) oral part shall not be less than 25; IELTS 7.5 points;
Statement A statement of no more than 500 words per page, involving influence, interest, current work direction, and short life history (related to art/design practice)
Portfolio 20 still images and/or moving image files representing the applicant's recent work
e. G. Photography: applicants should submit 25 to 30 photos
Architecture: a single PDF document with no more than 2GB, showing the applicant's drawing skills and three-dimensional ability. The works represented can include painting, sculpture, interior, furniture and architectural design, or other categories.
3 letters of recommendation
Have an interview
Harvard University GSD undergraduate/graduate application deadline:
undergraduate:
Early Action admission：Nov 1
Regular Decision application：Jan 1
graduate student:
The deadline of each specialty is slightly different
Jan 2,2020
Art and Architecture
Harvard University GSD Undergraduate/Postgraduate Application materials:
undergraduate:
Application fee $75
Transcript ACT or SAT
Language scores are not limited to specific scores, but students need to master the English ability to understand and express ideas clearly
SAT exam results in two subjects
Portfolio is not mandatory, but students can submit their project works through Slideroom
Two letters of recommendation Teachers of different academic subjects should complete at least two teacher evaluation forms
graduate student:
Application fee $105
school report
Language score TOEFL (iIB) 80; Do not accept other English proficiency certification
Statement How to formulate research topics, how to study, and how to express any interesting findings
15-25 portfolio works (different majors have different requirements, leave messages in the background, and you can directly consult the homepage for requirements of relevant professional portfolio works)
3 letters of recommendation At least one letter should be from a teacher with the latest degree, and three e-mail addresses of the recommenders must be provided
Have an interview
Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT undergraduate/graduate application deadline:
undergraduate:
The 2020 application
will be available online in August.
graduate student:
Architecture
Application Opens:Sep 15
Application Deadline：Dec 31
MIT undergraduate/graduate students Application materials:
undergraduate:
Application fee $75
Transcript SAT two subjects: mathematics (level 1 or 2) science (physics, chemistry, or biology e/m)
Language score TOEFL (iBT) minimum 90 Different professional requirements (not recognized IELTS scores)
Essays, activities&disciplines raised 5 questions in the form of Q&A taking 2019 as an example
Portfolio collection is not required, but art majors can provide no more than 10 works, without limiting the form and theme. It needs to be accompanied by text description, title and completion date. The form of video should not exceed 100 seconds
An interview usually takes one hour
2 letters of recommendation One letter of recommendation from a teacher, one letter of recommendation from a school counselor (usually including transcripts, school profiles and letters of recommendation)
graduate student:
Application fee $75
Transcript GRE
Language score TOEFL: 110 (iBT) 637 (PBT); IELTS 7.0
Statement
Portfolio collection does not exceed 30 pages (different directions have different requirements. Leave a message on the background, and you can directly consult the homepage for requirements of relevant professional collections)
3 letters of recommendation
Have an interview
syracuse university Syracuse Undergraduate/Postgraduate Application Deadline:
undergraduate:
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Early Decision：Nov.15,2019
Regular Decision（Fall）：Jan.1,2020
（online portfolio submissions：Dec.16）
Spring Enrollment：Nov.15
School of Architecture
Early Decision：Nov.15
Regular Decision（Fall）:Dec.1
graduate student:
Fall 2020 applications open on：Sep 1
2019 and will remain open until July 15,2020.
Syracuse Undergraduate/Postgraduate Application materials:
undergraduate:
Application fee $85
Transcript/academic certificate
Language Achievement Art Major: TOEFL 85; IELTS 6.5； Cambridge 176
Architecture: TOEFL 90; IELTS 7； Cambridge 185
Essay submitted two academic suggestions
Portfolio Architecture: brief statement of interest in the field of architecture; It includes 12-24 works. In addition to displaying observational paintings, other forms of works are also required, and accompanied with text descriptions
There is no specific requirement for other professional art collections, but they need to pass SAT and ACT examinations
recommendation
graduate student:
Application fee $75
school report
Language score TOEFL (IB) 90 (100 for some majors); IELTS 6.5
Personal Statement/Essay about 500 words to describe main academic interests
Portfolio collections are uploaded by email or online (different majors limit different numbers and sizes, such as film majors limit videos to less than 10 minutes, photography majors limit 12 to 20 images, and you can directly consult the homepage for specific requirements)
3 letters of recommendation
Columbia University Columbia Undergraduate/Postgraduate Application Deadline:
undergraduate:
Early Decision applications：Nov 1
graduate student:
Fall 2020 Admissions Deadlines
Only autumn enrollment is available for master's degree
Theatre Directing application：Dec 3
Film MFA application:Dec 3
Theatre（All other concentrations）application：Jan 7
Writing MFA application：Jan 7
Visual Arts MFA application：Jan 15
Sound Art MFA application：Jan 15
Film and Media Studies application：Feb 4
Columbia Undergraduate/Postgraduate Application materials:
undergraduate:
Application fee $85
Transcript SAT/ACT scores
Language score TOEFL (IB) 100; IELTS 7.5； PTE 120
Essay lists and describes the applicant's achievements, activities, employment and summer activities
Different majors of Portfolio have different requirements. For specific requirements, please leave a message on the background and consult the homepage
Architecture: up to 10 digital images or models
Creative writing: no more than 5 pages (pdf format): poetry, short stories and/or extracts of novels
Movies: video up to 15 minutes, no more than 250 MB
Visual specialty: no more than 20 pictures
A recommendation letter and school profile from the high school counselor
Some students will be invited to interview
graduate student:
Application fee $110
Transcript GRE score (not required for applicants majoring in art history and art management)
Language score TOEFL (IB) 92; IELTS 7.0； PTE 63
Portfolio collection (different majors have different requirements. Leave a message on the background, and you can directly consult the homepage for requirements of relevant professional collections)
Film majors need not only visual works, but also scripts and independent proposition projects
Other collections of professional art works include papers and 15-20 visual works
Three letters of recommendation can be students, teachers or professionals; Express the creativity and potential of the applicant
Some students will be invited to interview
Stanford undergraduate/graduate application deadline:
undergraduate:
Application with Arts Portfolio Deadline
Restrictive Early Action：Oct 15
Regular Decision：Dec 1
graduate student:
Jan 1
Strategic Design and Management
（Global Executive MS）
rolling basis until May 1
Stanford undergraduate/graduate Application materials:
undergraduate:
Application fee $90
Transcript Mid Year Transcript (as of February 15)
ACT or SAT (no writing/thesis required)
Language score TOEFL (IB) 89
Portfolio visual works can submit no more than 10 pages of works, regardless of theme and form, and no more than 2 minutes for video works
Letter of recommendation Letter of recommendation from two teachers
graduate student:
Application fee $125
school report
GRE
Language score TOEFL 89 (100 for humanities majors);
The statement does not exceed two pages, including the reasons for applying for Stanford University courses and what preparations have been made for this field of study
Portfolio art history and art practice professional works are not limited to themes and themes, works in the form of pictures are not more than 20 pages, and audio or video works are 5-10 minutes
3 letters of recommendation
University of Pennsylvania UPenn Undergraduate/Postgraduate Application Deadline:
graduate student:
MArch，MSD-AAD，MSD-RAS，MSD-EBD：Jan 2
MCP，MSD-HP，MFA，MSHP，
MLA，MUSA：Jan 9
MS Arch，PhD Arch，PhD CPLN：Dec 16
UPenn Undergraduate/Postgraduate Application materials:
undergraduate:
Application fee $80
school report
Expanded Resume
Language score TOEFL 100; IELTS 7.0； PTE 68
Art or Music Sample
5-12 portfolio works, and the video should be within 5 minutes (Fine Arts strongly recommends submitting a 300 word Artist Statement. Different majors have different specific requirements, so you can call the homepage directly in the background to understand the requirements of specific professional works)
Submit 2 letters of recommendation
graduate student:
Application fee $80
school report
Language score TOEFL 100; IELTS 7.0； PTE 68
500 words of Personal Statement
Resume
10-20 pages of Portfolio (different majors have different requirements, but if it is a team project, it is necessary to clearly indicate the project content and work that the applicant is responsible for in team cooperation. For specific majors, you can call the main page directly in the background to understand the requirements of relevant professional portfolios)
Some specialties of Writing Sample should be submitted, and the number of pages should not exceed 10
Students applying for PhD in Research Statement must submit within 500 words
3 letters of recommendation
Interview is required for some majors
We have summarized the application requirements of American colleges and universities in 2020, including the application time and materials required by 24 American colleges and universities. The space is limited and can not include all students' application colleges and universities. If you have other application requirements for colleges and universities that you want to know, come to Natural Light for free consultation!
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