SUNY Plattsburgh

● Why is this a top choice- what makes it special?

○ In the town where all of my mom's side of the family lives, so I feel a deep
emotional connection. Also, my grandfather taught here, and my uncle attended
here. They also provide quality programs in the art department.
● Admission application opens & deadline
○ First-year students are encouraged to submit their applications for the fall
semester by Dec. 1
● Cost of admission
○ $50
● Requirements for college/ program (pick major)
○ Individualized Studies Major (Art)- A bachelor of arts degree must include a
minimum of 90 credit hours in liberal arts courses. Requires completion of SUNY
Plattsburgh’s General Education Program, 42 credits of courses at the 300–400
level, and 120 total credits.
● Scholarships available & deadline for each
○
Welcome to New York $7,500 August-January
Grant

Cardinal EOP Grant $1,500 UNK

NYS Scholarships Varies October-UNK

● Look at when they offer visits & set a date to visit

○ Spring open houses will be on Saturday, March 26 and Saturday, April 9.
 Rochester Institute of Technology
● Why is this a top choice- what makes it special?
○ Ranked #2 in the United States for “Best bang for your buck” in industrial design
programs. Plus, it is in New York, and a private institution.
● Admission application opens & deadline
○ Early decision: November 1st, January 1st Regular: January 15th
● Cost of admission
○ $65
● Requirements for college/ program (pick major)
○ Industrial Design BFA- For all bachelor’s degree programs, a strong performance
in a college preparatory program is expected. Generally, this includes 4 years of
English, 3-4 years of mathematics, 2-3 years of science, and 3 years of social
studies and/or history. Studio art experience and a portfolio of original artwork are
required for all programs in the schools of Art and Design. A portfolio must be
submitted.
● Scholarships available & deadline for each

RIT PLTW Scholarship 8k per year JAN 15

RIT National Scholars Award 2k per year unk

RIT innovation and creativity No Specification HS junior year

award scholarship

RIT Alumni Referral Award 1k per year JAN 15

● Look at when they offer visits & set a date to visit

○ Can currently schedule through June.
 University of Kentucky
● Why is this a top choice- what makes it special?
○ Located in-state. Great design program.
● Admission application opens & deadline
○ Early decision: Dec 1st, Regular: Feb 15th
● Cost of admission
○ $50
● Requirements for college/ program (pick major)
○ Product design-
● Scholarships available & deadline for each

Provost 5k per year Dec 1

Presidential Full Dec 1

Otis A Sngletary Full Dec 1

● Look at when they offer visits & set a date to visit

○ Can schedule through april 28.
 RIT
This was the first school that really “caught my attention”. Reading more into the programs
helped me realize that I enjoy the design aspect more than the engineering aspect. I also enjoy
where the school is located.

Transferable Credits From JCTC:

● ART 100
● CIT 105
● COM 181
● ENG 101
● MAT 65
● MAT 85
● MAT 150
● PSY 110
● SOC 101

I estimate I will graduate after 4 years of RIT.