Summary: <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Are you a high school student who is also an artist — a dancer, actor, designer, video game designer, painter, musician, and more? Are you curious how to use your college education to prepare you for becoming a working artist? <br> <br> <br> <br> Guest Expert Madison Alexander breaks down how to choose the right arts-focused college, write an appealing application, and what on campus resources will help you build your resume and start getting paid for your art sooner rather than later. <br> <br> <br> <br> After she shares her personal story about becoming a working artist, Madison enthusiastically answers the following questions:<br> <br> <br> <br> * What are key considerations for writing a artistic personal statement for college admission? * What are important things to look for in a college when pursuing the arts is a student’s long-term goal?* What can students be doing to prepare to enter a career in the arts during their time in college?* * Lastly, how can parents best support their burgeoning artist throughout this journey?<br> <br> <br> <br> Madison encourages high school and college artists to read more about her tips <a href="https://inredinc.com/additional-resources">via this article on her website.</a> You can also reach out to her via email to ask questions! Her email address is Madisongreer [at] post [dot] harvard [dot] edu.<br> <br> <br> <br> Madison Alexandra holds an Honors A.B. in English from Harvard University and is the founder of Red Inc, a one-on-one virtual editing service that undergraduate and graduate-level application essays, professional personal statements, and interview prep. Besides her work with Red Inc., she has worked in the educational industry for four years as an instructor in SAT/ACT prep, college essay advisement, and curriculum development for grades 4-12. Madison has also acted as a Harvard alumni interviewer, conducting interviews for admissions. Visit her website at www.inredinc.com.<br>
