Admissions

Go up and visit the campus prior to your interview/audition date. That way, you can get a feel for the kind of environment Cornish is. Sure, Seattle is a big city, but it has a small-city feel; but don't take my word on it, go up and visit it. Even if you go for a few days before your date, just get out and go experience Seattle. See a show! Listen to the accordion player down by Pikes Place! (Watch out for the fish!) And Cornish always has a dance or theater production going on; go up and see one! Make sure that you know what you're getting yourself into. If you're not from the city, it'll be something you have to get used to. Also, I recommend bringing a good pair of shoes; to see Seattle properly, you have to walk it.

My biggest tips would be to be passionate about what you do, really give it your all and work hard on your assignments, it honestly pays off. Don't be afraid to try new things, because I guarantee that you will be asked(made) to do something outside of your comfort zone at some point. Be open-minded and USE YOUR RESOURCES.

Cornish is right in the heart of downtown Seattle, with lots of interesting things to do. There are also lots of opportunities for collaboration with students from other departments, such as dance, theater, and music. It's a really fun place for creative people!

Come to the campus and check it out! The school has many shows and performances year round for prospective students to see. Come with an open mind and a thirst for your art that is greater than any fear of failing.

Your portfolio is all the matters in getting in to this school. Focus focus focus on creating work that you're proud of and want to continue making while you're at school.

Look at all the departments before deciding which one to apply to. I started in the performance production department but learned that the design department was a better fit for me.

Make sure that you are able to get up early. The homework load sounds a lot worse than it actually is and if you really love your art, you will not have an issue doing some work toward it.

If you really are interested, see if you can shadow a class. I have seen quite a few people do that this year.

show up to class, i know it's redundant but it is so crucial, i'm in the design department and half of my grade is being in class. in class is where all the important things happen- critiques of your art work, one on one instruction with the professor, learning the material, and working on projects.