American / United States Fashion Schools

[somegirl]

well, the academy is a little dodgy, to be honest.

but then again, 4 years might be daunting, especially if you already have a degree (in what?). you might get bored. maybe you can get transfer credits and do it all in 3 years?

anyways, you need to be able to draw pretty well in order to stand out because it's a mail in portfolio, and if you've sewn before then you should be ok (if not...learn the basics). marks really don't matter too much so if you don't have a good portfolio that you've been working on for a few months...the chances aren't good, to be honest. it's about 1 in 8 students that get in...

 

[J'aime_la_mode]

F . I . T .

I just went to the fashion schools thread to find it closed and since I couldnt find a new thread for FIT, I decided to start one. This is for all things relating to FIT, questions, comments and any information anyone can provide regarding all aspects of this school. This is my first choice school, so any information would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Luna]

some tFS'ers have gone to FIT, including me.
what questions do you have?

and what major in particular are you interested. I'm not going to be A LOT of help if you're interested in the merchandising aspect of FIT

 

[Missivtec22]

Help Im stuck in SLC!

So im graduating this spring from High School and I am already accepted to the University of Utah, although thinking I was going to major in business as it gets closer for me to finish up high school and finally start school I really honestly think fashion is what I would really enjoy! I know I can go to the U of U for generals and such but what schools are close to Utah that I could go to for fashion. We have a community college that offers a bunch of fashion classes but that would not guarentee me a job in fashion in the future. So do you guys know of any schools close that would offer what I need and maybe not the price of a NY school, I really dont want to be in debt for this lol Thanks

 

[J'aime_la_mode]

Thankyou! Im interested in fashion design. Possibly you could tell me some things about student life, dorms, people, food plans (which I've read about on the website but am not too sure of), and other things that aren't related to a actual classes/major. Also if anyone knows what the odds of getting accepted into this program, is it extremely competitive?

 

[Deleted member 49693]

UCLA in los angeles have some really good fashion degrees! HEEHEE legally blonde tip.

 

[StyleSnob]

American Intercontinental University

Im a freshman in college right now, and really want to study abroad. I also need to do an internship to graduate, and plan on doing something fashion related! I figured why not put the 2 together....and intern over seas?

So heres my question: I was browsing online and came across American Intercontinental University's website (in London!) and they have a really cool looking fashion internship. They have many classes focussing on the business side of fashion (what im going to be studying) and I want to know if anyone has heard of it/been there/has any general opinion on it!??!

Anything would help! I am seriously considering it as an option for myself. I love London, too!

 

[angela xx]

Does anyone know what F.I.T. is looking for in terms of prospective merchandising/business students?
Do they just look at your grades, because I know they don't look at SAT scores. And do you need to submit a portfolio of any kind?

Any help is appreciated

 

[StyleSnob]

....please.....

 

[softgrey]

never heard of doing an internship AT a school...
also never heard of that school...

get an internship at some kind of company where you would ultimately like to work...

that's my 2 cents..

 

[StyleSnob]

No they are a University who can help mentor you and get you an internship while studying....they also offer classes like a normal school. Its legit, and I would be working for Loreal, or a Magazine based in London or anything! There are a ton of companies that students have worked for. Here is a link:

http://www.aiustudyabroad.com/index.asp

 

[adorefaith]

stylesnob, i would talk to a career/guidance counsellor at your university....
most universities have exchange programs....and there are often certain requirements and restrictions.....

they will usually have partner universities all over the world...
and particular matches for particular programs...
business, sciences, literature, etc....

you should talk to your uni and see if its possible to do a year abroad at this particular school in london....then you can make sure your credits are all transferrable and will go toward your graduation, that your internship will be legit and count for your degree, etc.....

i dont know anything about the particular school (sorry) but again, your uni will probably have the best info and will probably even have students that have returned from exchange and have a lot of valuable advice....

exchange is a BLAST....have fun!!!!

 

[StyleSnob]

Thanks! Yeah I wanted to study abroad in London anyways, and figured it would be cool to possibly intern there as well? My university DOES let students study abroad through AIU (theres hundreds available to us!) so...thats not the issue I guess...Im just curious if anyone has heard anything? Im excited, even though going abroad wont be for a few years.

 

[emiika]

FIT Business Programs

Ok, I don't know if a thread on this topic has been started or not, but i am planning to apply to a FIT business program. I've narrowed it down to either the Fashion Merch Management program or the Advertising and Marketing Communications program.

I was wondering what everyone thought/ has heard of either of these programs. Which one is recomended, not recomended, waste of time, amazing, really competivtie, etc.

Also, does anyone know the average marks/ GPA needed to get accpeted into one of these programs?

Thank you eveyone!

 

[aldo]

Parsons NYC and $$$

Hi,

I'd like to ask (after really having searched and not finding anything) about how much Parsons in NYC costs yearly for fashion design, (all school related stuff, fees, tuitions, books and work materials, no room and board) and how many years for a BFA programme.

Thanks so much

fondly,
aldo

 

[Lena]

aldo, i think best idea would be to contact Parsons and ask detailed info from them tailored on the program you plan to attent

please keep all discussions on USA fashion schools in this specially created thread, this way you may receive more replies than opening new topics

 

[emiika]

never heard of doing an internship AT a school...
also never heard of that school...

get an internship at some kind of company where you would ultimately like to work...

that's my 2 cents..

Softgrey, can i ask what school you went to?

 

[Beata]

hey everyone! i need your help... im interested in attending a school in the chicago area and studying fashion. problem is im not sure wats good out there. i hear the school of the art institute (but they are also a lil tooo expensive for me) is good. are there any other good school in chicago for fashion design?
is the columbia college program any good?
how is illinois institute of art (part of the ai's)

any info would help greatly

thanks a bunch

 

[ngbetter11]

what options do i have now?

well...i just recieved every high school seniors nightmare in the mail... =/

my dream college...the only school i ever wanted to attend....has sent me the dreaded "Im sorry to inform you..." letter...


i really wanted to go to FIT for a degree in Fashion Merch.. and maybe even attend longer and get a degree in menswear design...

but now i dont know what to do...


the only other colleges i have gotten into are

San Francisco State University
San Diego State University
UC Riverside
waiting list for Fordham University

i really dont know where to go now...i know i shouldnt let other people decide what college i go to...but thats not what im trying to ask..


i just want to know if anyone in here has any info about the colleges i did get into, and if i have a chance of getting into FIT through transfer or anything..

only thing i do not want to do is attend FIT when i am like 30 or something...

i want to go as soon as i can

anyone have any suggestions for what kind of major i should choose that would be some what similar to a design or merchandising class at FIT..

none of the schools have any fashion majors...so im going to be stuck taking some classes i dont really want to for 2 semesters (or whatever the time period is to transfer to a diff. school)

any suggestions?

 

[MUXU]

if i were you in this situation..which might happen to me in the near future

i plan to take a year off and improve on what the school(s) did not approve me on
like..if i wasnt that strong in life drawing..i would take extra courses at an art college or private school to improve it
if it's academic problem..usually the HS would let the student stay for a semester after grade 12

of course you dont have to follow to my plan if it doesnt fit you..that's just what i plan to do if i ever get the dreadful letter(s)