Additional Note Savannah College of Art and Design - MFA in Luxury and Fashion Management I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION SCAD offers the world’s first M.A and M.F.A degree programs in luxury and fashion management This specialized field will prepare you for a challenging career in a fast-paced, constantly evolving industry Our program covers trendspotting, media strategy, PR management, organizational structures, supply chain management, communication and fashion events, ensuring that our graduates are ready to hit the ground running https://www.scad.edu/academics/programs/luxury-and-fashion-management II DEADLINE SCAD accepts new applications throughout the year There is no deadline to apply Admission decisions typically take between two and four weeks, and applicants should apply at least 30 days before their intended term of entry New students may enroll: Fall quarter (begins in September) Winter quarter (begins in January) Spring quarter (begins in March) Summer quarter (begins in June) https://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/international III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT GRE While not required of most applicants, submission of GRE scores is strongly encouraged for applicants to architectural history, art history, business design and arts leadership, and cinema studies Performance on the GRE may assist in demonstrating adequate educational preparation and ability to succeed in academic coursework at the graduate level Applicants whose bachelor's degrees are conferred by institutions that are not approved by the U.S Department of Education and/or not hold regional accreditation, or not have appropriate specialized or programmatic accreditation, or have not been evaluated and proven comparable in course content and level of instruction to SCAD, or are not recognized by the ministry of education or equivalent agency in the applicant's home country, are required to take the GRE and submit official scores to SCAD Evidence of English proficiency English is the language of instruction for all classes at SCAD In addition to meeting Additional Note or exceeding all other SCAD admission criteria, applicants who wish to be admitted with no further English proficiency requirements must demonstrate their current level of proficiency by providing official minimum scores on one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum scores (SCAD code 5631): 550 on the paper-based test 85 on the internet-based test with a minimum score of 20 on each section Students who meet the minimum required composite score but not meet the minimum section scores are evaluated on a case-by-case basis for possible exemption No exceptions are made if the minimum composite score is not met All decisions are final International English Language Testing System (IELTS) composite score of at least 6.5 with a score of at least 6.5 in both reading and writing American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) score of at least "high advanced" on the writing proficiency portion of the test Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 58 with a 53 minimum in each category Students who meet the minimum required composite score but who not meet the minimum section scores are evaluated on a case-by-case basis for possible exemption No exceptions are made if the minimum composite score is not met All decisions are final SAT score of at least 550 on the critical reading portion, or 22 on both the reading and writing sections of the ACT https://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/graduate IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS Process Online Application Unofficial and Official Transcripts Graduate applicants may receive a preliminary offer of admission based upon unofficial transcripts/mark sheets from their last degree-bearing institution If an offer of admission is made, official transcripts/mark sheets from their last degreebearing undergraduate institution should be received prior to Aug for fall enrollment Prior to enrollment at SCAD, proof of completion of the bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) must be received by SCAD.* All transcripts/mark sheets must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation The office of admission must receive official degree-conferred transcripts prior to the first day of class Failure to comply with this requirement may prohibit the Additional Note student from attending classes for that quarter SCAD reserves the right to verify all documents submitted in an application for admission Offers of admission are contingent upon receipt of official documentation and SCAD reserves the right to revoke any offer of admission should discrepancies be found Any falsification of admission documents, portfolio or audition materials constitutes grounds for termination of application procedures or dismissal from SCAD Recommendation Letters Letters of recommendation should be provided by two professors, advisers, supervisors or community leaders who have had immediate contact with the applicant, and who have knowledge of the applicant's level of commitment and history of achievement Recommendations should provide relevant information about the applicant's creativity, initiative, motivation, character and achievements, thus assessing the applicant's reasonable potential for success as a student at SCAD Recommendations may not come from friends or family members Statement of Purpose Resume Portfolio The portfolio should be specific to the intended course of study, should represent the applicant's best work examples, and should demonstrate a high level of craft presented as professionally as possible The portfolio, audition or writing submission is scored according to a rubric relevant to the intended course of study and type of submission Test Scores: SCAD code 5631 Application Fee: $50 ($40 for application form and $10 for SlideRoom) https://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/graduate Mailing Address SCAD Admission Department P.O Box 2072 Savannah, GA 31402-2072 USA FAQ How can I pay the application fee if I not have an American credit/debit card? Students without a valid credit or debit card may mail a check or money order for US$40 to SCAD Admission Department, P.O Box 2072, Savannah, GA, 31402-2072 USA https://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/frequently-asked-questions Additional Note V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE Statement of Purpose The statement should be a 500- to 750-word overview of the applicant's academic and professional accomplishments and should demonstrate a high level of interest in and a highly developed understanding of the discipline The applicant should describe knowledge of the discipline, approach to past work, qualifications for graduate study and intended focus, as well as personal and professional goals Resume The résumé should document educational credentials as well as professional and other employment such as internships or field experience in the intended area of graduate study, and should list commissioned works, exhibitions, performances, publications, honors, memberships, interests and activities, including volunteer work https://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/graduate VI ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT Student Visa F-1 student visa An F-1 visa is issued to international students who are attending an academic program or English Language Program at a U.S college or university F-1 students must maintain the minimum course load for full-time student status They can remain in the U.S up to 60 days beyond the length of time it takes to complete their academic program, unless they have applied and been approved to stay and work for a period of time under the Optional Practical Training Program J-1 student visa The J-1 visa is for people who wish to take part in work-and-study-based exchange and visitor programs in the U.S These programs are sponsored by an educational or other nonprofit institution, which must be accredited through the Exchange Visitor Program designated by the U.S State Department J-1 exchange visitors come to the U.S to teach, study, receive training, or demonstrate special skills The J-1 visa is meant for students who need practical training that is not available to them in their home country, and the training must be directly related to their academic program https://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/international/us-visainformation Financial Certification The Certification of Financial Support (COF) document The Certification of Financial Support is an official, original document from your sponsor's bank that is required for SCAD to issue an I-20 application for a U.S Additional Note student visa or an ID 995A application for a Hong Kong student visa The bank document should show within one or more of your sponsor's checking, savings or money market accounts an amount greater than or equal to US$56,932 for U.S undergraduate students; US$57,787 for U.S graduate students; HK$430,679 for Hong Kong undergraduate students; and HK$437,305 for Hong Kong graduate students Any scholarships awarded to you by SCAD can be deducted from the overall amount that you need to show on your COF document Sponsorship letter The bank document(s) must be accompanied by a sponsorship letter stating that the account holder will be using those funds to sponsor your education at SCAD This is a written message that formally dedicates those funds to the student's tuition and explains the sponsor's relationship to the student Electronic copies of the COF and sponsorship letters may be emailed to the admission adviser by the student or mailed by the account holder to the SCAD location you applied to Tuition and Fee U.S graduate (three classes): Tuition/enrollment fee US $37,265 Living expenses US $17,494 Books and supplies US $2,025 Health insurance US $1,003 Total US $57,787 https://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/international/financialcertification VII APPLICATION STATUS CHECK How can I check the status of my application? Applicants can access the online application checklist by logging into MyAdmission at scad.edu/psp/login Here, applicants can also contact their admission adviser with specific questions https://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/frequently-asked-questions VIII OTHER / FINANCIAL AID / INTERVIEW Portfolio Master's degree-seeking applicants are required to audition or submit a résumé and portfolio to receive an enrollment decision for their intended graduate program.* Portfolios must be major-specific and follow the individual portfolio guidelines Additional Note required by the major of interest *An in-person audition may be accepted in lieu of a performing-arts portfolio submission For select master's degree programs, GRE scores may be accepted in lieu of a portfolio submission Luxury and fashion management Portfolios should include a professional development plan The portfolio should demonstrate the ability to define and process problems and to plan or diagram strategies as well as show a confidence in innovation and an emphasis on a high level of creative problem-solving Project summaries such as business plans, proposals, project briefs or presentations may be included The portfolio should include a visual component that demonstrates the applicant's understanding of the power of visual representation of a luxury brand and graphics in fashion Work should be submitted in digital format or research paper/writing format, as applicable Portfolio submission SlideRoom allows you to upload files for submission to the admission department as a portfolio If you have not yet applied to SCAD and would like your work reviewed for admission or scholarship consideration, begin the admission process by applying Short Questions ˙Why you want to attend SCAD? (250 word max) ˙Who is your favorite artist/designer and why? (250 word max) ˙How will your life and/or professional experience impact your ability to succeed at SCAD? (250 word max) ˙Do you feel your grades and/or test scores accurately reflect your potential to succeed at SCAD? If not, why? (250 word max) (Some from SlideRoom Application) http://www.scad.edu/admission/portfolio-and-writing-guidelines/portfolio-guidelinesand-tips#graduate Interview Optional personal or telephone interview While not required, graduate applicants may elect to participate in a personal or telephone interview to help bolster the overall strength of their application Interested applicants may schedule an admission interview by contacting the admission department or their admission adviser by logging in to MyAdmission https://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/graduate Financial Aid Scholarships for entering students Through the office of admission, SCAD administers a number of scholarships for entering students Scholarship recipients are expected to be particularly strong and Additional Note positive leaders at SCAD, excelling academically and representing SCAD well within the community Scholarships are available to both United States citizens and non-U.S citizens and are awarded to entering students prior to first-quarter attendance Undergraduate students who wish to be considered for achievement scholarships must provide additional materials as part of their application for admission International Baccalaureate Scholarship International Baccalaureate diploma recipients who apply, are accepted and enroll at SCAD, having met or exceeded admission requirements, are awarded a scholarship of at least US$3,000 and up to US$15,000 on a score-based scale, per year of enrollment at SCAD, up to 225 attempted quarter hours, or until completion of a bachelor's degree This award may not be granted in addition to other academic scholarships International Student Scholarship A limited number of scholarships are awarded each year to degree-seeking international students who apply and are accepted to SCAD To be considered for an international student scholarship, applicants should meet or exceed normal admission standards and must request scholarship consideration by submitting a 500-word essay explaining how an international education would influence their artwork, goals and experiences https://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships https://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-andscholarships/scholarships/additional-scad-scholarships FAQ How I submit my portfolio? Applicants should submit portfolios using the online file management system SlideRoom From scad.slideroom.com, applicants can upload still images, Word documents, digital and multimedia files, and find instructions for creating a corresponding inventory of work in the portfolio (required) including titles, dates, media, dimensions and specific responsibilities on group projects, if applicable A fee of US$10 is charged by SlideRoom for each portfolio submission Can I save my application and come back to it later? If you start the application but not complete it, it will not be saved and you will have to start over from the beginning If you complete the application and submit without paying the $40 application fee, you will receive an email with portal instructions, but you will not be assigned to an admission adviser The only way to get an admission adviser is to complete the application in its entirety and pay the $40 fee https://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/frequently-asked-questions ... to 750-word overview of the applicant's academic and professional accomplishments and should demonstrate a high level of interest in and a highly developed understanding of the discipline The... score of at least 6.5 with a score of at least 6.5 in both reading and writing American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) score of at least "high advanced" on the writing proficiency... ADDRESS Process Online Application Unofficial and Official Transcripts Graduate applicants may receive a preliminary offer of admission based upon unofficial transcripts/mark sheets from their