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Art School applications made easY

1:1 portfolio, essay, and application coaching for high school & undergrad art students the way only a human can.

HOW IT WORKS

Applying to art school feels like a lot because it is a lot — portfolio, essay, school list, deadlines. Here's how I make it manageable

1. Book a free 20-minute consult.

Tell me about yourself! What do you want to study? Are there any schools you are dreaming about? What is stressing you out?

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2. We build your plan together.

I'll recommend the right mix of portfolio reviews, essay coaching, or school research for your timeline and budget. Whether that's a single session or support through submission, you will get the help you need.

3. apply with confidence.

You'll leave with a stronger portfolio, a sharper essay, a school list that actually fits, and a path forward.

Grace really understands creative programs from the inside, having once been part of that world herself. She helped us understand the bigger picture: which direction to take, how to think about the portfolio concept, and how to select works from a very large number of pieces. We would absolutely recommend her to any family considering creative programs.

— Mother of Polina, accepted to CSSSA ’26

Polina, accepted to CSSSA ’26

Services

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Portfolio Review

Get personalized portfolio review to best showcase yourself as an artist. Learn how to curate your work while receiving critical feedback to ensure your portfolio is looking its best.

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Essay Help

Supposed to fit your whole personality and all of your achievements into a single essay? That’s hard enough as it is, but then you also have to tailor it to art schools?! Let’s make the best essay we can.

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Personalized School Research

Choosing the right schools to apply to can be exhausting and stressful. We can break down your goals, prioritize your interests and curate a list of schools to hone in on.

Package Services

Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.

A la cart options also available to meet you where you are.

  • For students with work in hand who need sharp, honest feedback.

    Best for: Seniors who already have a body of work and want to make sure it's putting their best foot forward before submission.

    Includes:

    • 30-min kickoff call to understand your target schools and majors

    • Three 1-hour portfolio review sessions (curation, gaps, presentation order)

    • Written feedback summary after each session

    • One final "pre-submission" check on your polished portfolio

    Timeline: 3–6 weeks Price: $175

  • Portfolio, essay, and school list — the full application, covered.

    Best for: Juniors or seniors who want guided support across every piece of the application without open-ended hourly work.

    Includes:

    • Everything in Portfolio Polish (kickoff + 3 portfolio sessions + final check)

    • Personalized school list (30-min chat + curated list of 8–12 schools matched to your interests, budget, and goals)

    • Essay support: 1 outlining session + 1 read-and-review on your personal statement

    • One 30-min mid-point check-in to keep you on pace

    Timeline: 2–3 months

    Price: $425

    (Save $95 compared to a la cart options)

  • End-to-end support from "where do I start?" to submit.

    Best for: Students who want a coach beside them for the full application cycle, especially those applying to multiple schools across countries or juggling tight timelines.

    Includes:

    • Everything in Application Essentials

    • Interest discovery & career coaching session (before locking in schools/majors)

    • Unlimited portfolio reviews throughout the engagement (scheduled as needed)

    • Full essay support: outlining + ongoing review across multiple drafts and up to 3 supplementals

    • Deadline & submission tracking (shared document — what's due, when, for which school)

    • Weekly or biweekly check-ins during application crunch

    • Final portfolio + essay sign-off before each submission

    Timeline: 4–9 months (typical: June–January for fall enrollment)

    Price: $1,195

Work With Me

Grace is fantastic. She was extremely skilled at guiding him towards understanding the path to a solution, rather than simply providing him with the solution. Our son is rather introverted, yet felt very much at ease with Grace. She combines her exceptional academic credentials with her teaching skills and her people skills."

— Jayshree G, parent

Students accepted to +30 institutions

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Schedule

Applying for fall 2026? Most students start 6–12 months out. Now is the time!

College applications are daunting, including seemingly never-ending research, preparation, and decision-making. I am here to help!

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