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Art school/university program admissions mentorship program

Do you dream of going to art school or being an art major at universities across the United States, Canada, and Europe? Are you submitting an art portfolio as part of your supplemental materials? Although similar to the general college admissions process, art school applications require a trained eye to identify the best applicants and application components. If you don't know where to start in the admissions process, still determining if you should go to art school, don't have resources available to help you perfect your application, or need general guidance, our experts will mentor and assist you! Culturally works toward tangible reform for arts accessibility and representation, and we're here to help you reach your goals AT NO COST TO YOU!

Get help with all university application materials: essays, short answer responses, resumes, college lists, and most importantly, your art portfolio! Get your portfolio professionally reviewed, learn how to build your portfolio, get advice on which of your pieces you should include, or improve your artistic technique!

All mentors were accepted to art school, are currently attending art school, or have graduated art school. With a full range of mentors from state universities to art/design colleges to Ivy's, you're bound to find your perfect mentor match. We're currently recruiting mentors! If you meet the qualifications above, apply below by !

Students from any country can apply to be a mentee below! However, you must be at least a high school freshman (United States grade 9 equivalent).

Our services

Cycle Mentor Pairing

Students are matched with a specific mentor that will help them throughout the application cycle
They can work virtually synchronous or asynchronous to review materials
Meetings are scheduled by the pair at their ideal time
Mentors will help you on all parts of the application, including essays, short answers, resumes, extracurricular lists, and art portfolios
To get your portfolio reviewed, improved, or developed, you'll follow the mentor matching track

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Bookable consultations

1 on 1 bookable consultations via our website
Short-term help for a specific application section or question
Can book different mentors
Slots are placed based on time zones and common topics
Portfolios are only reviewed by professional artists during consultations, not admissions mentors, for technique and craftsmanship. If you want to work with an admissions mentor to ensure you're meeting college criteria, apply to get matched with a mentor. (Good option for people submitting a portfolio as a supplement.)

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Resource library

PDFs, interactive materials, videos, admissions guides, university guides, checklists, and more that are accessible at any moment
Resource library will be available on this page, along with an exclusive resource drive folder if you are using our services through your school's partnership

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Webinars

For schools: these are designed to be co-curricular or integrations, or can be scheduled during extracurricular times
If you are not with a school, available webinars will be posted on our events tab
Hosted by artists, art school students, art school graduates, or Culturally staff
Coordinated common topics of interest for all students and Q&As

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Craft your best application and art portfolio with FREE help from students and graduates of top colleges such as

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For Schools

Schools and educational institutions can request a FREE branch. four admissions mentorship services to receive exclusive resources and webinars and access to top mentors at your time zone. Get personalized co-curricular or extracurricular integrations to fit your students needs. Contact us to receive a free program development consultation!

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Mentor Application

Become a mentor to work with a student throughout the application cycle, host consultation slots, create resources, or conduct webinars for students who are low income, first-generation, or don't have access to guidance or resources for art schools apps.

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Mentee Application

ALL students seeking ANY of our services, including being paired with a mentor, booking a consultation, attending a webinar, or accessing the library need to fill out the mentee form below!

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Book a consultation

Resource library

Book a 30 minute or 1 hour consultation with a mentor for questions or specific help on one section of the application! Book any time slot or mentor. Note: You must have filled out the mentee application before accessing services and resources.

Explore university guides, application resources, sample essays and portfolios, interactive materials, PDFs, videos, checklists, and more! To access the resource library, you'll be sent a link after you fill out the mentee form.

Mentor matching

Webinars