<p>Even though both of my d’s made it through the college application process, I have not yet decided which was worse…applying to musical theatre (vocal performance) programs with D1 or applying to art programs with D2!</p>
<p>You are right to be beginning the process now. Attending portfolio days and summer art programs was extremely helpful. D also took art classes during the school year. The most beneficial were those that allowed her to draw from observation and those that had live models for figure drawing.</p>
<p>Both of my D’s ended up at NYU. Pricey, but truly a perfect mix of performance/talent and academics.</p>
<p>My art major D will be getting a BFA in studio art, perhaps with a concentration in sculpture. She then intends to get her masters in art education. If she stays at NYU, she can do a BFA/ MS art ed program in 5 years.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>