arts, advertising & business?

kjofkw
Thu, 28 Oct 2004 13:53:02 +0000

We’re just starting to talk about colleges and careers w/ 2nd child, and hope to go to a college fair next week. It is like starting TOTALLY over. Unlike her older sibling in math/science, she is more interested in the graphic arts, communications, advertising, business, and perhaps a foreign language (so far). The college guides often list fine arts when it is a good program, but so far, we have found few that even mention graphic arts or advertising. And these are areas we know nothing about. Any suggestions to get us started? She’s an A/B “average” student, probably the 25th percentile, looking for small to mid-size colleges, preferably located in a nice city. (A college town is possible, but definitely no rural or secluded schools). She also enjoys history and English, but doubts she will pursue these areas for a career, but rather for general interest. Finances are definitely a factor, and we’re a little worried about availabliltiy of merit aid for the “average” student.