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An informal conversation with some VA Seniors from the Class of 2021 (representing Pratt, ULCA, RISD, CalArts, Yale, Columbia, SAIC) about their experience and advice after navigating through the college application process.

LACHSA has a College Center on its website which is dedicated to sharing information about the college process, graduation requirements, etc. It also includes "Naviance", a college readiness platform and one-stop shop for all things college-related. 

If you have questions about the process, contact the counselor overseeing each class's matriculation and future planning. 

Class of 2020 - Princess Broussard

Class of 2021 - Irma Dilullo

Class of 2022 - Irma Dilullo

Class of 2019 - Princess Broussard

Every year art colleges from around the world take part in a National Portfolio Day in Southern California. The location changes from year to year, but there is always one event held within driving distance from LACHSA.  These events are free and are designed to provide a unique opportunity for high school students to meet individually with professional representatives of accredited colleges and universities and receive valuable feedback and guidance on their portfolio before they submit it as part of their college application. These events are great opportunities to be inspired and gain advice on how to improve or present a portfolio.

The Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design 

A non-profit consortium of 39 Leading Art & Design Schools art and design schools in the United and Canada. "AICAD Schools Offer The Highest Quality Art & Design Education."

The VA Department at LACHSA prepares its students to put together strong portfolios that are representative of each student's work. In addition, here are some helpful tips:

LACHSA hosts a College Fair one day every year in September. It coincides with the massive southern California college fair held at UCLA the following weekend, since many of the colleges and universities that are in town for that event want to come to LACHSA to meet with our students and their parents on a more personal level. 

This is a  great resource for our students and their families to take advantage of. Helpful workshops  on subjects like financial planning, etc.,  are held concurrently. 

Please keep a look out for notices about this helpful event in September.

There are many options available to students and their families to help them afford a higher education. Here is an overview of some of the different types: