6

Harvard University Acceptances

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Stanford University Acceptances

60+

Top 30 Universities Acceptances

100+

Top 50 Universities Acceptances
For students pursuing non-art majors at selective universities who wish to showcase their creative talents and visual thinking. A strong supplemental art portfolio can demonstrate the critical thinking, creativity, curiosity and attention to detail that top private colleges value in their most competitive applicants.
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With a proven record of success, Ichen Art Academy guides each student through the creative process with individualized mentorship, helping them present their strongest artistic voice to colleges.
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Our non–art major students come from a wide range of backgrounds, but they share one important thing in common: each developed a supplemental art portfolio at Ichen Art Academy to strengthen their college applications. Despite the relatively small number of seniors at our Academy each year, their consistent admissions success makes these results truly significant.
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🌟 A Personal Testament to Excellence
Founder Ichen & Daughter Diane's Stanford Journey

When Ichen Art Academy founder Ichen Wu guided her own daughter Diane through the college application process, she put her methodology to the ultimate test.  Diane's supplemental art portfolio became a key differentiator that secured her admission to Stanford University, Class of 2021, as an Economics major.

Two Stanford Students Reflect on Their Experience and Portfolios

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🏆 Art College Portfolio

Our students consistently gain admission to the world's most competitive art institutions

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ArtCenter Entertainment Design Concept Art

10

CalArts Character Animation

15+

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
 For students applying to competitive art and design programs such as Entertainment Design, Animation, Illustration, Architecture, Game Design or Fine Arts. Our instructors provide expert coaching in concept development, technical skills, and storytelling to help students build a standout portfolio for schools like ArtCenter, RISD, and CalArts.