Pratt Institute

“Have a 3Feb 17 2010Communications
Have a 3.0+ gpa they might accept lower but a good gpa can make up for a poor portfolio.

Your portfolio has to have around 20 pieces (i think). make sure at least 50% is pretty strong. Number of pieces matters, 2 great pieces doesn't count as a whole portfolio, and 50 bad pieces won't do either. Have good presentation, don't send in a messy sketchbook if you can avoid it. Show variety in technique, medium, and subject matter. Taking saturday classes at a local art center is a great way to build your portfolio. They like to see life drawings/paintings, they can tell if you work from photos.

I don't think going to the summer pre-college program gives you much of an advantage. In some cases it can hurt you, especially if you don't do well in your classes.

good luck!
Female

“Best advice: Show your uniqueness in writing styleOct 28 2009English
Best advice: Show your uniqueness in writing style. Submit a broad portfolio. Have good grades and test scores (I mean really good if you want to get in JUST off of that).

Main thing: Portfolio needs to show you know how to write some good shit. Bottom line. It doesn't have to be perfect. But have a voice. Don't try to bend it to "college standards" because Pratt doesn't care. They look for talent. So just submit the stuff you feel closest to as a writer and you should be fine ^__^
SAT: 1990 Male

“I have taken art courses since 7th grade andJun 24 2007Interior Design
I have taken art courses since 7th grade and have won a national art award. During high school I completed 3 AP art courses and submitted a variety of artwork for my portfolio. Art schools won't look at your SAT scores and grades as much as they will your artwork, the stronger the work the less you have to worry - of course. Good luck. I found Pratt very easy to get into.
Female

“I thought I wasn't going to get inDec 12 2004Art & Design Department
I thought I wasn't going to get in. I only took a drawing class and painting class, and had very few observational drawings in my portfolio, but for some reason they took me in. I had a 1130 on my sats, and a 3.6. They must have taken me in because of my academics, but even so I don't think I was a great candidate. I didn't even finish my application, I didn't send the letter of recommendation, and I still got in.
SAT: 1130 Male

“I made a 20 piece portfolio, had a pretty goodApr 15 2004Design Arts - Industrial Design/Graphic Design/etc
I made a 20 piece portfolio, had a pretty good SAT score (it does actually matter although I've forgotten what my score was), had a good high school GPA, did extracurricular activites like running my own Anime Club and being a Girl Scout. My portfolio was sent in on slides and Pratt seemed to like it. They have a pretty good acceptance rate as long as they can see you put effort in to your work.
Female