Academic engagement at Skidmore

momofs
Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:16:22 +0000

My senior son is looking for a liberal arts education with a major in communication design/graphic design staying in the northeast. He doesn’t want to narrow his focus and so does not want to go to design school. He is a good student (by the numbers: GPA 3.86, Class rank 12 of 190 (6.3%), SAT 1430, ACT 32) with extensive music and drama extra curricular work so I think he is a little ahead of the curve in terms of getting in at Skidmore.
We had a great visit at Skidmore and found the fine art curriculum is exactly what he is wanting. He very much wants to be in an environment where students are excited and engaged in their studies. Is there anyone out there who can comment on the level academic commitment and engagement at Skidmore in general and specifically in the Art Department. Thanks!