Choice of major and merit/acceptances? [NY resident, 4.0 GPA, 1520 SAT, <$50k; art ECs/portfolio but does not want art major]

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If your daughter would like to apply to colleges with studio art simply as a special talent, then she may benefit from researching schools that would allow her to demonstrate her artitistic attributes, irrespective of her other academic interests and intended major. As an example, this is how Hamilton describes this approach:

You are invited to submit materials to document your special talent(s), including solo music performances, theatre performances, dance performances, and visual artwork.

Submissions should be initiated through your applicant portal and are expected to be received by the application deadline. A short summary of the requirements for each type of special talent can be found below.

Art

• Students can link to 8-20 images of drawings, paintings, photographs, sculptures or other visual artwork through Flickr. Each image requires a title, description, date, dimensions, and materials used.
• Students must describe their plans for artistic involvement in college and provide a short Artist’s Statement.

Apply - Studio or Performing Arts Supplement - Hamilton College