Your portfolio says a great deal about you, it reflects your personality and displays your special talents. That's why the portfolio is an important part of the application process.

To make your portfolio as strong as possible, we encourage you to attend a Portfolio Day before you submit your work. Sponsored by the National Portfolio Day Association, these events take place at art schools and colleges across the nation. You'll meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor who will offer suggestions to help strengthen your portfolio before you submit it for review as part of your application.

For graduate study portfolio days, please visit www.gradportfoliodays.org.

College Fairs are free events that provide an opportunity for prospective students to talk to admissions representatives from a wide range of colleges and universities all gathered in one place. Attendees can learn about what courses are offered, college life on campus, admission requirements and financial aid, and much more. Students can ask questions, pick up printed materials about the school and request  additional information. What you can't do at a college fair is have your portfolio reviewed--you can only do that at a Portfolio Day.