Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Really? Only a non-parent could ask that question! tongue

The application part is actually easy. It's just basic information: name, address, name of high school, GPA, etc. Then we get into the college essay, which she did in English class, thank God, and all the supporting crap that goes with it.

Plus, since she's applying to art schools, she has to have a portfolio. However, each school has different portfolio requirements. One wants 12-20 pictures, 5 from direct observation. Another wants 20, with a minimum of 7 from direct observation, plus an exterior scene drawn in pencil and two essays. And they all have to be digitized and sent to the school via some app called slideroom.

All for the privilege of paying these clowns anywhere from $40-60K a year! Unless, hopefully (and will accept all prayers, novenas, pilgrimages to Lourdes, etc.) she gets into the state school.


I got your back on this one, Babe... She gets a big Amen on this one! Mrs. Mark has worked wonders doing all that college stuff for our kids. There are sooo many things/programs to take advantage of and it will save a lot of time/money and headaches! Unfortunately, today's kids don't have the patience, time or wherewithall to dot all the i's and cross all the t's. By doing it and understanding it on a parental level makes everyone involved that much better! You go, Babe! That's what moms are for! Good job!