Don't like to throw time and money out the window? Want a quality experience for your investment of time and energy? Read on.
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Doing your first two years at College of San Mateo rather that at a state college such as San Jose State will save you more than $10,000* in tuition and fees alone. By working closely with your guidance counselor you can take classes at CSM that are guaranteed transferable to San Jose State. Starting at CSM rather than at a local private art school could save you more than $100,000* in tuition and fees for the first two years alone. Convenience/common sense Commuting to San Jose State, for example, from the San Mateo region for four semesters will put 21,000 miles on your car. Assuming your car gets average fuel efficiency, you’ll be adding 18,900 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere.† Quality We invite you to browse the student work and classroom projects displayed on this site and then decide for yourself. Faculty Designing and teaching are two separate skill sets; being good at one does not make one good at the other. It is difficult to find an individual who is good at both. |
We believe that all three of our faculty members have that rare combination of good communications skills, a patient and nurturing attitude, empathy, passion for the subject matter, and design talent. Admit rate At three of our most popular graphic design transfer destinations the freshman admit rates, for admission to the college, run between 45 and 65%*. Roughly one out of every two applicants is turned away. You will get into CSM. We guarantee it! Portfolio development Whether you are transferring after two years or looking for work, a well-developed portfolio containing proof of your knowledge, skills, and talent is absolutely critical. Most of the transfer school programs are very competitive, and the work in your portfolio will be a major factor in their admissions decision. Potential employers will review your portfolio looking for verification of your skills and knowledge. We will help you develop a marketable portfolio. |
* Source: www.collegeboard.com (01/31/07) † Source: www.epa.gov/globalwarming (02/25/07)
