Comments on: Summer pre-college programs not necessary to selective colleges http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/college-admissions-counseling/summer-pre-college-programs-not-necessary-to-selective-colleges/ Trying to find the right college for you? Don't have adequate college admissions counseling available at your school? Looking for news (and some ramblings) about the whole college search process? You have come to the right place. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:47:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: Patricia Boman http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/college-admissions-counseling/summer-pre-college-programs-not-necessary-to-selective-colleges/comment-page-1/#comment-3449 Patricia Boman Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:32:17 +0000 http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/blog/summer-pre-college-programs-not-necessary-to-selective-colleges/#comment-3449 Yes, of course. Much depends on the talent, preparation and drive of a particular student<em>not to mention the quality of their portfolio. Students can certainly develop stellar portfolios without having attended a pre-college program, but it is always more challenging to do it without the instruction, inspiration and guidance that talented teachers provide. There are many alternatives for the well-motivated but financially strapped art and design student. Some pre-college programs are just two weeks long, making them more affordable. Students can also check out community colleges in their area. Even as high school students they may be able to take an art class<em>and also earn college credit, a nice plus. If a student cannot find the funds for any type of summer program, I recommend that they draw as much as they possibly can from observation. They more they practice, the better they will get. Drawing is typically a significant component of an admissions portfolio. Anyway, your point is well taken. "Feel good" summer programs are silly, particularly when there is so much work of real substance that can be done. Thanks. Yes, of course. Much depends on the talent, preparation and drive of a particular studentnot to mention the quality of their portfolio. Students can certainly develop stellar portfolios without having attended a pre-college program, but it is always more challenging to do it without the instruction, inspiration and guidance that talented teachers provide.

There are many alternatives for the well-motivated but financially strapped art and design student. Some pre-college programs are just two weeks long, making them more affordable. Students can also check out community colleges in their area. Even as high school students they may be able to take an art classand also earn college credit, a nice plus.

If a student cannot find the funds for any type of summer program, I recommend that they draw as much as they possibly can from observation. They more they practice, the better they will get. Drawing is typically a significant component of an admissions portfolio.

Anyway, your point is well taken. “Feel good” summer programs are silly, particularly when there is so much work of real substance that can be done. Thanks.

]]> By: Todd Johnson http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/college-admissions-counseling/summer-pre-college-programs-not-necessary-to-selective-colleges/comment-page-1/#comment-3448 Todd Johnson Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:04:23 +0000 http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/blog/summer-pre-college-programs-not-necessary-to-selective-colleges/#comment-3448 Patricia, I agree with your assessment that pre-college programs can be helpful for some students. I am more concerned with students that take "feel good" type summer programs which have the primary focus of looking good on resumes. If the program is focused on a particular topic, such as art, then there can be benefits. However, even for those students in which such a program can be helpful, a student who can not afford such a program can still be competitive for a selective college. Patricia,

I agree with your assessment that pre-college programs can be helpful for some students. I am more concerned with students that take “feel good” type summer programs which have the primary focus of looking good on resumes. If the program is focused on a particular topic, such as art, then there can be benefits.

However, even for those students in which such a program can be helpful, a student who can not afford such a program can still be competitive for a selective college.

]]> By: Patricia Boman http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/college-admissions-counseling/summer-pre-college-programs-not-necessary-to-selective-colleges/comment-page-1/#comment-3446 Patricia Boman Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:40:31 +0000 http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/blog/summer-pre-college-programs-not-necessary-to-selective-colleges/#comment-3446 In my experience as an independent admissions advisor who works exclusively with art and design students, pre-college summer programs offer many benefits for serious students, particularly those planning to apply to highly selective art colleges. Skill building, the opportunity to study with art & design with a college instructor, the development of new portfolio pieces are just a few of the many benefits that enrich students' art/design backgrounds. I highly recommend pre-college art programs to high school students. In my experience as an independent admissions advisor who works exclusively with art and design students, pre-college summer programs offer many benefits for serious students, particularly those planning to apply to highly selective art colleges. Skill building, the opportunity to study with art & design with a college instructor, the development of new portfolio pieces are just a few of the many benefits that enrich students’ art/design backgrounds. I highly recommend pre-college art programs to high school students.

]]> By: About BullsEyeResumes.com http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/college-admissions-counseling/summer-pre-college-programs-not-necessary-to-selective-colleges/comment-page-1/#comment-64 About BullsEyeResumes.com Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:25:00 +0000 http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/blog/summer-pre-college-programs-not-necessary-to-selective-colleges/#comment-64 Hi Todd,<br/><br/>Great post.<br/><br/>Summer pre-college programs have the added advantage of helping new college students build their resumes. <br/><br/>Many college students seek employment on campus in their freshman year. It is very impressive to see students who demonstrated that extra commitment. <br/><br/>Feel free to comment on my high school or college career blogs at http://bullseyeresumes.blogspot.com.<br/><br/>Marcie Hi Todd,

Great post.

Summer pre-college programs have the added advantage of helping new college students build their resumes.

Many college students seek employment on campus in their freshman year. It is very impressive to see students who demonstrated that extra commitment.

Feel free to comment on my high school or college career blogs at http://bullseyeresumes.blogspot.com.

Marcie

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