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Ashcan's instructors are amazing. More than that, the directors understanding of and kindness toward young adults applying to college, and all of the stress that goes with it, is unsurpassed. We are so grateful for the skilled instructors and kind souls of Ashcan!
My daughter has tried a half-dozen art programs in New York City in the past 10 years and Ashcan is the best one by far. The other programs had large and impersonal classes and often spent more time taking students on field trips to museums than on teaching them art skills. While that was fine when my daughter was younger, she wanted more instruction and studio time as she got more serious about her art. Ashcan helped her to develop skills, experiment with mediums, and collaborate with teachers and other students. It has become her second home this past year while she has been working on her college portfolio. Mr. Kim and the instructors are great and they work closely with every student to ensure a highly personalized experience. My daughter has learned so much, it has been amazing to watch her progress. She has won gold keys in the Scholastic art contest and was just accepted early decision to NYU's art program. We highly recommend the Ashcan experience!
Coming from a non-art background I went to Ashcan to get help with my portfolio. It was great working around other people with the same goals and with teachers that are knowledgable and passionate, and it was really helpful to have Mr. Kim there for advice and to always keep me on track with deadlines. After studying there 6 days a week for 8 months I was able to get into all the schools I applied to with very generous scholarships, including an MFA program with a fellowship offer. I feel that Ashcan definitely broadened my horizons in art, and I am extremely grateful to everyone at Ashcan!
The instruction here is very dedicated, patient and kind. When it comes to student work, the instructors will engage you on a level of depth and rigor you will not find elsewhere. In short, Ashcan is sure to help you bring your work to the next level. I'm grateful to have gone here, not only because I got into my dream school, but also because Ashcan was like a "second home"-a place to spend hours honing one's craft, surrounded by creative, inspiring peers. I highly recommend Ashcan for any art/design student!
Ashcan is the best school you can find to prepare your portfolio in NYC. All teachers were very supportive, in Special Mr. Kim; he helped me during the whole application process; it's was fundamental for my acceptance! I really appreciate the entire team from Ashcan!
I found Ashcan after a simple Google search hoping to improve my portfolio so I could get into my dream school, FIT. Sora and Mr. Kim were extremely helpful and patient with me, and explained everything thoroughly before I had started. I had close to no drawing skills whatsoever and I had never touched a sewing machine in my life, but thanks to Mr. Kim and Stefani, who helped with my sketches and garments, I learned many new things and my skills improved dramatically. I got into my dream school and I could not have done it without Ashcan. The environment is very comfortable, you are always surrounded by other passionate students with dreams. It is a little bit on the pricier side, but I think it was worth it, I am very happy with my results. Thank you so much !!!
I studied in Ashcan for 8 months. Thanks to this school, I was able to improve my skills and knowledge a lot and make an amazing portfolio. The teachers are so professional and enthusiastic by giving their full attention to each students!! And the staffs are so nice and friendly. I’ve gotten into a school with a large amount of scholarship! Especially, director Kim, he contacted the school and helped me to get useful resources about application every time. I'm really grateful to Kim and teachers !!! I’ve studied in many other art schools, Ashcan is the best one ever. I strongly recommend this school!
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