How many art schools should Korean students apply to?
The standard recommendation is 8 to 12 schools across
three tiers — here’s how to build a strategic school
list that balances reach, match, and safety.
SCAD and Parsons have different portfolio cultures.
Korean students often find one more intuitive than
the other — here’s what In 2026, Royal Blue students received acceptances
and scholarships at both SCAD and Parsons — including
Parsons scholarships up to $159,600.
Most families focus almost entirely on the portfolio. But at selective US art schools, the portfolio is only part of what gets students accepted.
Parents play a more important role in portfolio preparation than most realize — but not always in the ways they expect. Here is how to be genuinely useful.
Portfolio preparation is intense — for students and parents alike. Here is how to support your child effectively without undermining the process.
Royal Blue students have earned CalArts acceptances
by developing portfolios that demonstrate genuine
creative ambition — not technical polish. Here’s
what that preparation actually looks like.
Top US art schools are not primarily evaluating
technical skill — they are evaluating creative
identity. Here’s what that means and how Royal
Blue develops it.
What does the Royal Blue Art & Design preparation program actually look like? Here is a clear breakdown of how we work and what students can expect.
A good portfolio prep program covers much more
than making artwork. Here are the 8 components
that Royal Blue includes — from studio development
to application strategy.
The PID System is Royal Blue’s core methodology
for portfolio preparation — P (Process), I (Individual),
D (Data). Here’s what it means and why it produces
stronger portfolios than formula-driven approaches.