If you can DREAM IT,
we’ll help you ACHIEVE it.
Essay
Aaron Scott is a graduate student in Creative Writing and a military dependent who understands the pressure of putting your story into words on a deadline. He breaks down what the admissions essay actually is, why it matters more than most applicants realize, and how to write something that sounds like you instead of what you think they want to hear.
Letters of Recommendation
Kyle McCrea spent years as an 11 Bravo in the Army before deciding to pursue an MFA in Creative Writing at Parsons. He knows better than most that a strong letter of recommendation is about more than praise. It's about someone vouching for your character, your work ethic, and your potential in a way that only comes from having actually seen you in action.
Thinking about joining The New School? Come to an info session and see what we're all about. You'll get a real look at our programs, campus life, and the support we have in place to help you thrive from day one all the way through graduation.
Portfolio
Ava Grace is a second year Fine Art student at Parsons and a military child who knows what it means to build an identity while constantly starting over. She'll walk you through what portfolio work really looks like for The New School and why the pieces you choose to show say just as much as the pieces themselves.
Book a Personal Onboarding Session.
Sit down with our onboarding coach, James Taylor. He'll help you navigate the application process, walk you through your financial aid options, and answer whatever questions you've got about getting started at The New School.