Our admissions process isn't just about forms and numbers and what you did in high school. It's about you, the individual. Yes, we look at your academic background and work. But we also take the time to sit down and find out what's important to you. We help you assess your career possibilities...what holds the most promise, what's realistic, and what isn't. Together we will define your goals and professional objectives.

A prospective student seeking admission to The Art Institute of California, Orange County must be a high school graduate, hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or have earned a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution of postsecondary education as a prerequisite for admissions. An applicant who holds a bachelor's degree or higher may submit proof of the bachelor's degree to satisfy the high school completion requirement. Students who have a high school diploma or G.E.D. scores, yet cannot provide a transcript of GED scores, may submit alternate written documentation to satisfy this requirement. The Art Institute of California, Orange County President must approve all such exceptions. High School seniors who have not yet graduated should submit a partial transcript that indicates their expected graduation date.

Also, all prospective students will be required to independently conceive and write two essays of approximately one page length each on two of the following topics-

1. What you expect from an Art Institute education and how it will help you reach your life and career goals
2. List three of your strengths, then pick two and explain how they have contributed to your success in school, life or your art
3. Discuss a life challenge and the efforts you took to meet it and work through it.

Each individual who seeks admission to The Art Institute of California, Orange County will be interviewed either in person or by telephone by an assistant director of admissions. The purpose of the interview is to: (1) explore the prospective new student's background interests as they relate to the programs offered at The Art Institute of California, Orange County ; (2) assist prospective students to identify the appropriate area of study consistent with their background and interest, and (3) provide information concerning curriculum offerings and support services available at The Art Institute. The pre-admission interview is designed to assist in assessing whether the student has a reasonable chance of successfully completing the appropriate program of study. Other nationally-based exams, such as the SAT or ACT exam, will be considered.

The Art Institute of California, Orange County does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation or disability.

For information, please contact the Director of Admissions. The Art Institute of California, Orange County reserves the right to request any additional information necessary to evaluate an applicant's potential for academic success.

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