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Cleveland Institute of Art Reviews

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See Cleveland Institute of Art reviews submitted by students. Find out what students have to say about various aspects of attending Cleveland Institute of Art. Read about academic experiences and campus life in these free Cleveland Institute of Art reviews, or contribute your own Cleveland Institute of Art review if you're a current student there.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Maria from Struthers, OH

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will enjoy being here

    The area and student body is so diverse you're bound to be entertained. There are so many areas around University Circle to explore including Coventry and Little Italy, and the Art and Natural History museum are excellent resources. So many studio spaces and amazing facilities to offer!
    Bang for the buck

    A bit pricey - contact admissions to get your personal financial aid information.
    Tips for prospective students

    Work on a diverse portfolio showing skills in more than one medium. Also remember that it is better to have 10 strong pieces than 20 okay ones. Your portfolio is key in your admission to the Cleveland Institute of Art and should be your main focus from at least the beginning of your senior year in high school. All of the staff is extremely friendly so call admissions and ask away with any questions you might have. They knew me by name in that office before I had even applied, but I was able to get every step of submitting my artwork down pact and was granted a lot of financial aid. Good luck!
    Great for these types of students

    Those who want to collaborate with fellow art students in creative problem solving, dedicated art students willing to work, art history buffs, sketchbook junkies, those who aren't afraid to speak their creative ideas and get their hands dirty.

  • 2 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Kyle from Frederkicktown, OH

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    Cleveland Institute of Art will help me out with gaming development

  • Alexandra from Painesville, OH

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The professors are great. They are always there to help, even outside of class.
    Am enjoying being here

    I feel more at home at CIA than anywhere else. The environment is great for learning and creating. Because of the small student body, we consider ourselves one giant family; everyone knows everyone else! There are also a lot of extracurricular activities as well, including clubs, guest lectures, films, galleries, and student-ran activities (plus, there's always free food).
    Bang for the buck

    It's a tad bit expensive, but so far, it seems to be worth it.
    Tips for prospective students

    Work hard on developing a good portfolio of 10-20 pieces. Observational drawings are a must, but when the board reviews your portfolio, they will take into account your intended major. Also, look for scholarships early! It's a pricey school, but it's totally worth it.
    Great for these types of students

    Any creative student who wants to make a living doing what they love.

  • Rachel from Prague, Czech Republic

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    They try to shove as much skill and information into you in one semester as they can. You are forced to produce a continuous flow of work. I find this very good. The professors know what they are doing, and are always willing to help you out with projects...
    Am enjoying being here

    It was the summer and I couldn't wait to go back to school and work on art and learn. It is smaller than normal colleges, and therefore you get more input from professors and can get to know your fellow students easier.
    Bang for the buck

    Very very expensive, but I will find out if its worth it once I graduate. I have heard that it is easy to find a job once you graduate. The school does its best to prepare you for the 'real world' as and artist.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you are sure that art is the only think you will ever want to do, the only thing you are good at, want a better chance for a job, and like the smaller school setting. Then apply to this school for sure. If you are afraid of debt, don't apply :).
    Great for these types of students

    As I mentioned before, its great for artists.