Uniquely designed for rising juniors and seniors in high school, College Art Admissions Consulting with Carrie Patterson is a highly-tailored program that provides individualized guidance and direction to students throughout the application process to college and university Fine Art programs.
Through a program that is personalized for each student, Carrie works with young artists as they establish their goals for college and beyond, helping them to distinguish themselves in the application process and become compelling, well-rounded, and sought-after candidates.
Carrie works closely with each student and his or her parents to:
Identify the student's college and Early career objectives
Determine the best path for achieving the student's goals moving forward
Provide practical advice, achievable targets, and concrete deliverables
Get Started
Parents, please click the “Start Here” button below to request more information and schedule a 1:1 20-minute Discovery Call with Carrie, during which we’ll determine if working together is a good fit for your child’s goals.
Introductory Call
Once parents have had a chance to talk with Carrie, we schedule an Introductory Call with both parent and child to discuss their college admissions process. During the call, Carrie will help you to determine the best course of action for your student and provide you and your child with knowledgeable guidance. The $250 cost of the Introductory Call is included in the your total investment of the Consulting process and is deducted from future payments.
“I can’t say enough great things about Carrie. For those looking for the thing to do with and for your child, this is an investment in them, teaching them to invest in themselves.”
“Carrie Patterson provides just the right balance of freedom and structure, encouragement and challenge to my teenage daughter. Her studio is a welcoming and a safe environment to experiment and try out new ideas and concepts. Carrie creates connections with her students at exactly where they are, building confidence as she challenges them explore and expand artistic abilities, at any level.”
Why Work With Carrie?
A lifelong learner with more than two decades of teaching experience, Carrie brings a unique perspective and broad understanding of the academic art system. Carrie approaches each student's higher education needs and future career goals with understanding, constructive guidance, and knowledgeable recommendations.
Carrie and her students behind the scenes during a private tour at the National Museum for Women in the Arts.
Success Stories
Former students have gone on to complete programs in illustration, animation, landscape architecture, fashion design, art education, and painting. Schools include: RISD, SCAD, MICA, and many more art programs at colleges and universities across the country. Other consulting clients have won high school art awards and scholarships; gained admittance into local Fine Arts magnet schools; and have been awarded scholarships for college study.
Frequently asked Questions
Curious about the process of working with Carrie on College Art Admissions Consulting? Interested in learning more about Carrie's approach, or some proven outcomes? Visit our FAQ page via the link below.