>>2260419Those big schools get A LOT of applicants. Half the skill lies in having enough luck for the "judges" to actually take a serious look at your stuff. If there is something that doesn't catch their eye at once, they'll trash it. No matter how good it is.
Also, when selecting applicants for a class, they'll want the class to be interesting and diverse while still coherent. So if they see someone that works in a similar fashion to you, but they think is a bit more interesting (not necessarily better) they'll probably take them instead. As well as if you are to different, they might think that it will be a hindrance to the group. Again, as I wrote earlier, half the application is luck.
Also, there are usually things like personal statements, or other written letters that you'll have to write. So if you are completely shit at writing and explaining you'll not get in. Unless you are Picasso reborn, or some shit.
Also, at least when it comes to fine arts schools, they don't give a shit about things like figure drawings or studies. They will see hundreds of applicants who think they are special because they know how to draw legs correctly in proportion to the head. Studies are a great way of getting better, but you will, again, have to be Picasso reborn if they'll take you in on a few still lifes and naked girls.
Also. The important one.
You will need to stand out.
Do something with chock value, something different. Something that will make them think "Oh, shit. That person will do cool shit in the future that will give our school cred"
And even if you do all of these thing perfectly, you'll still probably not get in. Which means that you'll have to try again the next year, and the year after that, and the year after that, etcetera..
So, good luck.
