QUICK ANSWER
An academy success story is evidence of one result, chosen by the academy. Read it for three things it rarely states: whether a scholarship figure is per year or a four-year total, whether “full scholarship” means full tuition or full cost, and whether one large award is carrying an average.
Our own record shows how much the third point matters. RISD gave four awards to our students; one was a full award, and it raises the RISD average by 81%. That is why we publish no RISD average at all.
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Five Questions for Any Success Story
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Is the award per year or for four years? | A $60,000 award is about $15,000 a year if it is a four-year total |
| Full tuition or full cost? | Cooper Union gives every admit half tuition, $22,275 a year; housing is separate |
| Is this one student or typical? | A single story cannot show a rate |
| Does one award drive the average? | In our record one RISD award moves the average by 81% |
| Where is the full list? | A dated, school-by-school list lets you check the story |
Royal Blue results record and Cooper Union affordability page, checked October 2026.
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How We Apply the Same Test to Ourselves
Our record lists awards as reported, usually four-year totals. We test each school’s average by removing its largest award; if the average moves by 30% or more, or there are fewer than five awards, we publish the rate only. Elsewhere we print the number of awards beside the average, for example $49,200 for ArtCenter (5 awards).
FOR KOREAN FAMILIES
Ask any academy, including ours, for the list behind a story. See how our record is counted and asking for the denominator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are scholarship figures in success stories per year?
Often they are four-year totals; ask which.
Does “full scholarship” mean everything is paid?
Not necessarily. Full tuition excludes housing and living costs.
Why does Royal Blue publish no RISD average award?
One full award among four raises the average by 81%, so the average would mislead.
Is one success story evidence of an academy’s quality?
It shows one result; a dated list by school shows the pattern.
What should I ask for?
The full list by school, year and award, and how each was confirmed.
ROYAL BLUE ART & DESIGN
Our director has taught Korean students for U.S. art schools for 19 years, from our studio in Apgujeong, Seoul. Our results page lists 1,099 acceptances, 2009–2026, each confirmed directly with the student. Call 02-3446-5929 or book a consultation.
From the Royal Blue results record (2009–2026) and the Cooper Union affordability page. Checked October 2026. If something here has changed, tell us and we will correct it.
Related reading: Our Record Explained · Realistic Acceptance Rates · Evaluating a Programme · Cooper Union Guide · Royal Blue Results