College Admissions
College Auditions and Prescreens: Seven Questions for the ArtsBridge Team
Six ArtsBridge team members answer seven questions about college auditions and prescreens, from choosing material and preparing early to program fit and audition myths.
How to Choose a College Consultant for an Arts Student
By Shaun Ramsay, Principal & Director of Educational Consulting October 2, 2026 Applying to college as an artist is different. Students pursuing acting, musical theater, dance, music, film, visual arts, fashion design, architecture, and other creative majors navigate the traditional college admissions process while often managing an entirely separate artistic process involving portfolios, pre-screens, auditions, […]
The Most Overrated Concept in the World of Admissions Essay Writing
By Matt Denis, ArtsBridge Essay & Writing CoachAugust 26, 2026 The most overrated concept in the world of admissions essay writing is “the hook.” I’ve spent nearly a decade in admissions consulting, and in that time I’ve worked one-on-one with hundreds of students on their Common App and supplementary essays. Like any other artistic medium, […]
ArtsBridge Class of 2026
Congratulations to the ArtsBridge Class of 2026! We are so proud of our College Consulting and ArtsBridge Programs Class of 2026!!!
The Art of Curriculum Planning
Why Academic Preparation Matters for High School Performing & Visual Arts Students As a high school student with a passion for the arts, it’s easy to get caught up in the creative process and overlook the importance of academic planning. However, for those looking to pursue a degree in the arts at the college level, […]
ArtsBridge Class of 2024
Congratulations to the ArtsBridge Class of 2024! We are so proud of our College Consulting and ArtsBridge Summer Classes of 2024!!!
ArtsBridge Class of 2023
Congratulations to the ArtsBridge Class of 2023! The 2023 admissions season has come to an end, and we at ArtsBridge are so proud of the success of our ArtsBridge Class of 2023, who were accepted into the colleges listed below.
Arts Admissions in the COVID-19 Era
This time of year is always a roller coaster for college-bound high school seniors and their parents – waiting for decisions, celebrating acceptances, dealing with rejection, figuring out financial aid, and the big one: choosing a college to attend. But most years aren’t like this one. A year into the pandemic, the ups and downs […]
How to Ace Your College Admissions Interview
How to Ace Your College Admissions Interview: Questions to Expect, Questions to Ask, and What Not to Do – Interviews are a vital part of the college admissions process for performing and visual arts students. Arts applicants come face-to-face with both admissions officers and faculty as part of the audition or portfolio review process. Even […]
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