Learn from the expert! Join Mike Barry, former Associate Director of Admissions at Pratt Institute, professor, and artist, for an engaging online workshop covering the ins and outs of the undergraduate portfolio and college application process. Drawing on 20 years of experience in Pratt admissions, Professor Barry will share insights into how Pratt reviews undergraduate portfolios, what makes a compelling submission, and how students can begin building a well-rounded college application. While the workshop focuses on Pratt's portfolio process, the guidance is applicable to students considering art and design programs, AICAD colleges, and liberal arts schools. This workshop will help you develop the skills to look critically at your own work, identify opportunities for growth, and build a portfolio that reflects your creative interests and unique voice.

Topics will include:

• How Pratt evaluates undergraduate portfolios
• What makes a compelling, well-rounded portfolio
• Examples of portfolio work from students accepted to Pratt Institute
• An overview of Pratt's portfolio requirementsCommon portfolio and application mistakes to avoid
• Strategies for selecting and presenting your strongest work
• How to approach your college application and begin preparing for college essays

The workshop will conclude with a live Q&A, giving students the opportunity to ask questions and receive personalized advice. Participants will leave with practical tools and strategies to kickstart their college admission preparation. This workshop is ideal for students who have already created work that could be included in a portfolio, but it is also a valuable introduction for high school freshmen and sophomores who want to understand what to expect from the college application process at art and design schools. A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants two weeks prior to the workshop.