<p>Ah, alright, thank you for that clarification. I saw the “communication arts” but didn’t realize it meant illustration. Well, although I may not get in to VCU it’s certainly worth applying. My portfolio needs a lot of work but I hope to improve it this year in my AP program. It is not necessarily weak, but I know that as it is I would probably not be able to outperform some other, more proficient students looking for scholarships. I am qualified for financial aid and plan on taking advantage of that.</p>
<p>Kendall is seeming promising, so I will more than likely apply there as well, thank you for that suggestion. </p>
<p>I may apply to some art schools, but it was actually an instructor I had who teaches art at a college who suggested to complete my undergrad at a state college instead. But if scholarships allow me to attend without it being an unreasonable expense, it may be the better choice.</p>
<p>The in-state costs of the more renowned Illinois schools (NIU, U of I, etc) tend to be between 20 and 30.</p>