College 101

Specialized Schools

SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS

Schools for students with specialized interests in the arts, design, and STEM.
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Specialized SchoolsWHY GO TO ONE?

  • Specialized schools, such as conservatories, offer specific programs across multiple industries that help students tailor their craft and focus on their passions.
  • These schools offer programs taught by the best in their respective industries, offering students the chance to work hands-on in their field. They also provide students with a community of like-minded individuals who share their passions and interests.
  • If you’re a student who already has a specific interest and knows you want to pursue this, these types of school might be the place for you.

Music/Conservatories

  • The Juilliard School
  • Berklee College of Music
  • New England Conservatory of Music
  • Curtis Institute of Music
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The Juilliard School

The Juilliard School is a conservatory on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York.
  • Very small student population (580 undergraduates)  
  • Admitted Student Profile: Not reported
  • Programs: Juilliard has programs of Music, Dance, and Drama.

Fun Fact: Juilliard graduates include Yo-Yo Ma, Robin Williams, and  Orange is the New Black star, Danielle Brooks.

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Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music is a private college located in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Medium-size student population (6,405 undergraduates)
  • Admitted Student Profile:
    • Student admitted mid-range SAT score: 1290-1480
    • Student mid-range ACT score: 30-34
    • Student admitted average GPA: 3.91 unweighted, 4.44 weighted
  • Programs: Berklee offers a variety of degrees on performing, managing, and producing music.

Fun Fact: Berklee graduates include John Mayer, Charlie Puth, and Meghan Trainor.

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New England Conservatory of Music

New England Conservatory (NEC) is a small conservatory located in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Very small student population (409 undergraduates)
  • Admitted Student Profile: Not reported
  • Programs: NEC offers degrees relating to the history, theory, and performance of music.

Fun Fact: NEC is the oldest independent music school in the country, and has joint programs with other Boston-area schools Harvard, Tufts, and Northeastern.

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Curtis Institute of Music

Curtis Institute of Music is a conservatory located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Very small student population (131 undergraduates)
  • Admitted Student Profile: Not reported
  • Programs: Curtis Institute offers both diploma and Bachelor of Music programs.

Fun Fact: At Curtis, all students attend on full scholarship!

Art/Design

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Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is a college located in Providence, Rhode Island.
Small student population (2,000 undergraduates)

Admitted Student Profile:
– Student admitted mid-range SAT score: 1150-1400
– Student mid-range ACT score: 24-30
– Student admitted average GPA: 3.50

Programs: RISD offers Bachelor of Fine Arts in 15 different disciplines ranging from Graphic Design to Jewelry and Metalsmithing, as well as a Bachelor of Architecture.
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Pratt Institute

Pratt Institute is a college located in New York City.

– Small student population (3,310 undergraduate)
– Admitted Student Profile:
– Student admitted mid-range SAT score: 1090-1310
– Student mid-range ACT score: 23-28
– Student admitted average GPA: 3.77

Programs: Pratt offers over 20 majors, including fashion, art history, film, and architecture.
Fun Fact: Pratt is the only New York art school that has campuses in both Manhattan and Brooklyn.

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago

School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is a college located in Chicago, Illinois.
Small student population (2,850 undergraduates)

Admitted Student Profile:
– Student admitted mid-range SAT score: 1020-1240
– Student mid-range ACT score: 22-27
– Student admitted average GPA: 3.51

Programs: SAIC allows students to specialize within a particular studio department or take an interdisciplinary approach to arts and design.
Fun Fact: The Art Institute of Chicago, after which SAIC is named and works with, was founded in 1879 as part of the World’s Columbian Exposition.
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Savannah College of Art & Design

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a college located in Savannah, Georgia.
Medium-sized student population (10,000 undergraduates)

Admitted Student Profile:
– Student admitted mid-range SAT score: 1030-1260
– Student mid-range ACT score: 21-27
– Student admitted average GPA: 3.46

Programs: SCAD offers over 30 different design-focused majors and over 70 minors
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School of Visual Arts

School of Visual Arts (SVA) is a college located in Manhattan, New York.
Small student population (3,767 undergraduates)

Admitted Student Profile:
– Student admitted mid-range SAT score: 920-1200
– Student mid-range ACT score: 21-27
– Student admitted average GPA: 3.29

Programs: SVA offers 11 Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees with an emphasis on providing programs that prepare students for the use of the visual arts in commercial enterprises.
Fun Fact: Jared Leto, co-founder of 30 Seconds to Mars and Joker in the 2016 film Suicide Squad, graduated from SVA.

Tech Schools

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