Art & Design College
Admissions Consultant

I am an experienced teacher (25+ years!), visual artist and parent that can help your student get their portfolio prepared for college applications. I have a special knack for capturing non-traditional creative pursuits into visual portfolio requirements. Through one on one meetings, I can help your student develop an excellent and individualized portfolio. Rates and references available upon request.

A few things I can help your student with:

  • Exploration of student interests, skills and abilities

  • Review and evaluation of current artwork

  • Portfolio development and content editing

  • Suggest specific types of work that may be missing from a portfolio

  • Labeling, identification and inventory of artwork

  • Technical considerations for photographing, storing, and editing digital work samples

  • Overview available degree programs and majors in the arts

  • Investigate the wide array of career options connected to an post-secondary arts education

  • Help understand application requirements

  • Advise on writing artist statements and descriptions

  • Recommendations for attending National Portfolio Day events

  • SlideRoom and Common Application supplement submission

Contact me for more information!

Carolina Soto, one of my students, graduating at the Leader Bank Pavilion, Boston, MA, May 16, 2024.
Photo by Melissa Ostrow @melophotoboston with permission of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design