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Can you get into Parsons without a portfolio?
Most graduate degree programs at Parsons School of Design require that applicants submit a portfolio in order to be considered for admission. Applicants must submit the complete portfolio (all times listed by program below) through the Portfolio component of their online application.
Is Parsons good for fashion design?
One of the only top-tier design schools within a comprehensive university (The New School), Parsons is a fashion design powerhouse, and the school has turned out tons of marquee talent.
Is the Parsons challenge mandatory?
This is optional for Freshman applicants. We strongly recommend that you submit your Common Application before starting your portfolio and/or Parsons Challenge. In order to review your application, we need to receive all required materials.
Does Parsons have rolling admissions?
Applications received after admission deadlines are accepted on a rolling basis….Undergraduate Admission Deadlines.
| Bachelor’s Programs | |
|---|---|
| Parsons Paris | Fall Early Action: November 1 Fall Regular Decision: January 15 Fall Transfer Admission: April 1 |
What grades do you need to get into Parsons?
With a GPA of 3.42, Parsons The New School for Design requires you to be around average in your high school class. You’ll need a mix of A’s and B’s, and very few C’s. If you took some AP or IB classes, this will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.
When can I apply to Parsons?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | August 1st | March 16th |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfer | April 1st | Not reported |
Why study Fashion Design at BFA Paris?
The BFA Fashion Design program immerses you in the thriving world of fashion design in Paris. Because of its exceptional range of historical and contemporary fashion houses and brands, Paris is a unique laboratory for fashion design.
How does your BFA at Parsons Paris work?
Your BFA begins with the first-year curriculum, which serves as the academic foundation for all undergraduate programs at Parsons Paris. From your second year on, you learn to combine traditional techniques with experimental methods, leading to the creation of a final collection that reflects your own brand identity.
What is a Bachelor of Fine Arts in fashion design?
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fashion Design. A holistic degree program that immerses students in challenging studio courses, art history and critical theory, as well as the wider world of liberal arts. The course of study culminates in a thesis and qualifies alumni for further graduate study. Best suited to first-time college students.
How do I choose a specialization in fashion design?
Students should select a specialization that best reflects their design interest, proficiency and personal strengths. With multi-layered external projects and competitions, students compete in real world design challenges for some of the biggest names in global fashion and retailing.