How to Apply
The Museum School's Pre-College Summer Studio is a competitive pre-college program for juniors and seniors in high school (or students 16 to 18 years of age). We strongly encourage early application because of the program's limited space. The deadline to apply is March 12, 2010.

All applicants must submit the following:

• Application form (see below) and nonrefundable $50 application fee.
• One letter of recommendation from an art teacher or guidance counselor. Letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Continuing Education Office. Applicants from outside the United States need to have a letter of recommendation in English.
• A typewritten essay (1-2 pages) on the following topic: Why do you want to attend SMFA's Pre-College Summer Studio program? Why are you drawn especially to this program?
• A minimum of eight images of your artwork, such as photographs or digital images. Acceptable digital formats include DVDs, CD-ROMs, or links to online portfolios. We do not accept submissions via e-mail. Please label all materials with your name and title of work. Images should represent work done within the last year. Please do not send original works. Images will not be returned unless a self-addressed, stamped envelope is included.

International applicants must also submit additional information. E-mail Katherine Mitchell for international application information.

Submitting Your Application

Online Application:
You may apply using our secure online form or download the Pre-College Summer Studio application, print it out, and mail it in with your supporting materials. Work samples and recommendations should be mailed or faxed separately.

Mail or Fax Application to:
School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Continuing Education
230 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
Fax: 617-369-3679

Walk-in Application:
Applications may be hand-delivered to the Continuing Education Office during office hours.


The Next Step: After Application
After we have received your application we will notify you of your acceptance status and provide you with payment details on how to secure your spot in the program. Please make sure that you have submitted a current e-mail address, as it is our preferred method of communication with you after the initial application process. An Accepted Students Page will be available to you on our website to update you on forms that will need to be returned to us, and deadlines that you will need to attend to in preparation for your arrival. Please check this page often and carefully, as it is the primary method of communication about all details relating to your stay here at SMFA!

If the program is full and we cannot confirm your registration, we will notify you by telephone and place you on a waiting list. You will be notified if a space becomes available. This applies to housing as well. You will not be charged the deposit fee unless you are offered a space and agree to take it. Please note that we encourage early registration.