No. Once you graduate from high school you are no longer eligible for the pre-college program. However, you are welcome to apply to one of the amazing art and design undergraduate programs at the Academy.

No. A portfolio is not required. You can build a strong portfolio for college admission and scholarships through our pre-college program.

This occurrence is rare. This program is recommended for High School students since the curriculum may be challenging and you may not be able to finish all assignments. For onsite and online classes, there may be students up to 18 years of age. As such, the discussions may be more mature. If you still think this is a good program for you, taking fewer than the maximum number of classes can help. In order to qualify, your parent/guardian must send an email confirming that they understand the above specifications and provide a reference from a teacher or non-relative adult describing why they feel you are ready for PCAE.

Yes, as long as you have not finished your high school program.

All current high school students are eligible to apply. Once a complete application is submitted, students are accepted into the PCAE.