Mark Your Calendar! Join Our Free Lecture with an ArtCenter Admissions Officer

Learn about College and Art Center and opportunities in our school!

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Presenter: Maria Huerta-Cervantes, Associate Vice President of Undergraduate Admission, Art Center College of Design

Time: Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM

Venue: West California Academy of Art and Design, 420 S. Pine Street, San Gabriel, CA 91776

(p2-December 7, 2023: Maria Huerta-Cervantes held a free lecture at our Academy)

She will talk about what expectations and portfolio expectations Art Center is looking for in an applicant.   We believe her expertise on this subject will answer most questions that our parents and students have----

· How important is my GPA?

· Are standardized test scores like the SAT or GRE required?

· What level of English proficiency is needed?

· What are the specific requirements for the art portfolio?

· How much weight does the portfolio carry in the admissions decision?

You may also wonder about:

· Acceptance rates, tuition costs, and scholarship opportunities

· Career prospects for graduates

· What unexpected factors might the admissions committee consider?

In short: How can you stand out among intense competition?

(p3-December 7, 2023: Maria Huerta-Cervantes held a free lecture at our Academy)

In addition to a presentation and Q&A session, the presenter will also provide a portfolio review for our current seniors.

Seats Are Limited!

Please RSVP and the Zoom ID will be given before the presentation.

Tel：626-558-7777

Wechat：myartedu

(p4-June 17, 2025: Students from our Portfolio Class visited the Art Center College of Design)

Since 2014, our Academy has annually invited admissions officers from renowned art colleges in the Los Angeles area to host exclusive admissions seminars. We also organize campus tours, allowing students to experience the learning environment of world-class art institutions and interact directly with faculty. Over the years, we have built consistent, smooth, and productive relationships with these colleges.

(p5-September 6, 2014: An Admissions Representative from Art Center College of Design hosted a free lecture at our Academy)

(p6- May 26, 2018: An Admissions Representative from Art Center College of Design gave a lecture and provided free portfolio evaluations for our students)

(p7-February 11, 2021 (during the pandemic): An Admissions Representative from Art Center College of Design held a free online lecture)

(p8-November 4, 2021 (during the pandemic): An Admissions Representative from Otis College of Art and Design hosted a free online lecture)

(p9-November 7, 2025: An Admissions Representative from the University of Southern California (USC) held a free lecture at our Academy)

Many of our graduates have received admission offers and substantial scholarships from Art Center College of Design. For example, in the 2025 graduating class, all seven students who applied to Art Center were accepted based on their outstanding academic records and impressive portfolios. Today, Art Center is one of the colleges with the largest number of our alumni.

About Art Center College of Design: Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, Art Center College of Design (ACCD) is a prestigious institution focused on modern design and closely connected to the arts and design industries. It prepares students to become professional visual artists and designers.

The college maintains strong collaborations with major global companies—such as Adobe, Nike, Universal Pictures, Hyundai, Sony, Nokia, and Audi—which often sponsor student projects and research. This provides students with unique opportunities to engage with potential future employers and clients even before graduation.

(p13-June 17, 2025: Students from our Portfolio Class visited the Art Center College of Design)

Renowned worldwide, Art Center is particularly known for producing leading industrial designers. As a professional college, it emphasizes industry engagement and practical skills to ensure students are career-ready. It is also the first design school to be designated as an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) affiliate of the United Nations.

(p14-June 17, 2025: Students from our Portfolio Class visited the Art Center College of Design)