college AND portfolio prep
I currently work with high school students who would like to prepare a portfolio in art or design for college admission. My interest and point of view comes from a place of mentorship and individualized guidance. The process of creating a portfolio is not only about creating the work, but about unearthing a personalized story that shows through in the application process. Sessions can be in-person or virtual (or both).
Contact me: stephgrey@mac.com.
My extensive experience and qualifications include (read more in my bio):
Currently working with individual high school clients to create a portfolio in art and/or design that have matriculated to outstanding college programs
Years of working with college students as a Professor of Art and Design
My own educational background in design at notable colleges
Being a parent who has recently guided my high school senior through the portfolio process successfully
Being a current NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) coordinator for the University where I teach
Creating and teaching in successful summer art and design programs
A thriving career as a graphic designer
Depending on the student’s needs, work together may include the following:
Creating new work
Curating current projects
Interview and portfolio review preparation for National Portfolio Day and individual college meetings
Writing project descriptions
Preparing and saving digital images
Working with families to understand the entire process
“Thanks to Stephanie’s college portfolio prep, I was able to submit a portfolio I was proud of and confident in for college programs in graphic design. Collaboratively, we selected pieces that best represented my skills, wrote compelling descriptions, and displayed my work to tell a story about my design process. We organized my work so that I could tailor my portfolio to the schools I applied to. I am grateful for Stephanie’s coaching which helped me showcase my best work to prospective graphic design college programs.” (Caitlin, 2023)
C.Lore / Welded Clock