Massachusetts College of Art and Design Top Questions

really imagine what you would ideally like to be doing in ten years. not in the way of a job but just in general. massart is a wonderful school and learning a TON will happen but its definately a struggle if you unsure of what you want to do. i feel this way about all colleges in general but with an art school you have to be focused and determined. i would recommend massart to anyone interested in art.

When deciding what college is right for you, one must consider all the factors that are most important to the individual. The first step involves the location or environment the college/university is situated. Do you want to live on campus or off campus? The next decision to make is the size and type of school. One must determine if he/she are interested in a large campus with thousands of students or a smaller school with fewer students. I would recommend getting a College Guide which range about $20-30 at a local bookstore to aid the student in their quest for the right school. I found the guide that I puchased to be very helpful. It offers the pros and cons to each college/university along with the in-state and out-of-state tuition prices, information on dorms, quality of their meal plan, and of course, the social atmosphere. Guides also offer insight to the schools that compare to them and even give information on the workload. Websites of schools are not accurate sources of information. Of course, it is also recommended that one visit school at least one time prior to the application period.

Get to know the student body. No matter how great a school looks on paper or how good its reputation is, the people you surround yourself with for the next 4 or even 5 can spell faliure of success.

You get what you pay for. I bitterly resent 70 percent of all the classes I've ever taken at Mass Art. It shouldn't be that way. Honestly, College moslty seems like a test in determination. You have 4 years to figure out how hard you acctually want to work for the rest of your life. For me, the school itself has very little to do with it. Everything I've done has been on my own. Check it THeDan.com. Go someplace warm. Get out of the city. Learn to play music, sing with your friends and your family. find someplace you feel comfortable so you can connect with your enviroment and community in a positive way. Seek a well rounded education. College is just practice for living. Its a way to show your support for the system we all live in, and you will be rewarded by having the system work in your favor. I work to serve the system. Its hard to say. the Film program sucked. But NowtheyletmedowhateverIwantCauseIwrotethemArap. I'm not really a varsity athlete, but I play on the only Basketball team Mass Art has, and I'ma senoir starting power foward. Go Masstadons!

Research before picking a school, talk to people who know about the school ( alumni, friends, faculty). Don't be afraid to ask questions. Once you are in school let go of the idea that you will be babied through it. The ultimate decison is yours and you have to be as certain as you can about it. Things will become clearer once you establish a clearer sense of self. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, and ultimatley don't be afriad about making mistakes, it's the only way to really know what you can get out of life.

Try as hard as possible to live with your parents. If it is not possible, try to find roommates who are dedicated, hard-working and friendly, not social butterflies. Before college, I never dated or partied or drank or did drugs, but still had an adequate social life with a few good friends. The people who surround you matter, because once you're alone and lonely, you will feel compelled to fit in with them and do what they do. The wrong roommates will distract you from succeeding, and after (if) you graduate, you'll find that you have done nothing and they never did anything for you. Degrees accomplish nothing if you haven't been totally obsessed with your area of interest. I live with my parents, and my total commute per day is 5 hours. My first semester, I took 5 classes and got Honors (the highest grade) in all five. I later found out that I got the highest grades in my entire freshman class.

As much as people may tell that that your S.A.T. score only has a small percentage of an effect on your admission, you must study well so that you can score high. The SATs are very important in the application process along with a good essay. You don't need to be a genius to get good scores just study and you should do fine. I am a student that wrote a strong essay and had excellent grades all through out highschool, but my below average SAT scores lowered my chances of getting into the school I wanted to get into.

For students and parents who are looking to find the right college, I would say the most important thing is doing research and finding out what majors the schools offer and are known for. The next important thing is to consider the location you'd like, then the next step is to visit those schools. The visit is very important for it gives you the overall feel of the school. When you go make sure you take a guided tour, this will show you the insides of the campus and give you very important information to help you make your choice. I would also recommand going to the campus without taking a tour and just walk around to get the feel for it and the surrounding area. Make sure you apply to many schools so you have plenty of options when it comes time to finalize your decision. Once you make your choice you need to go to orientation. Try to make the best of this time because it is when you are all new and in the same boat. Try not to be too shy, just remember to have fun and work hard.

This is a great school for the right student, and a terrific value for the money. The only important thing to note is, if something needs to be done, no one here is going to do it for you. The office staff is notoriously irresponsible, and the administration nevers holds them responsible; so it is the student's duty to be sure to perform follow-ups, and do so tirelessly. That having been said, the teaching faculty ranges from pleasantly mediocre to outstanding, with more examples towards the latter. Especially if you are a Massachusetts resident, the instruction and education are unmatched for the value. Also, the school does keep a respectible reputation, and it is a constant and conscious effort. This is done to benefit the students, and is a successful venture, allowing Massart students and alumni a respectible place in the Boston and Artistic communities.

Take the time to look at as my colleges are you can. Look at schools in urban and rural locations, schools of different sizes and schools that have varsity sports and those that do not. Finding a campus that you feel comfortable on is key to having an enjoyable and successful academic experience. Make a list of everything you want from your college, such as sports, frat houses or theatre clubs. If the perfect school for you seems too expensive, do not let the cost of tuition discourage you from attending, because you cannot put a price on the wonderful experiences and education you will be receiveing.