Where do I go for the JC Arts, Visual Arts interview?
The location of your interview for JC Arts, Visual Arts, will be held at the satellite that provides JC Arts courses for the school where you will be attending for all of your academic courses.
Intended High School for Freshman Year:
Snyder High School, Lincoln High School, Innovation High School, or Infinity Institute.
Attend the following site for the interview:
Snyder High School Academy of the Arts
239 Bergen Ave
3rd Floor, Room 316
Jersey City, NJ
Intended High School for Freshman Year:
Dickinson High School, McNair Academic High School, Ferris High School, Liberty High School or HCST County Prep.
Attend the following site for the interview:
Ferris High School
Junior Academy
3rd Floor, Room 316
35 Colgate Street
Jersey City, NJ
What do I bring to the interview?
All applicants will have completed and submitted the H.I.P. application to the guidance counselor at their elementary or middle school. Select JC Arts, Visual Arts, as your 1st choice. All applicants will bring the take home drawing test and sample portfolio to the interview. Interview dates will be announced and all students applying will be notified of the dates and time.
1. Home Test - 3 drawings (see home test instructions)
2. Sketchbook
3. Art projects you have done in school and additional artworks
4. Letter of recommendation from your art teacher
What can I expect when I arrive?
Questions?
The location of your interview for JC Arts, Visual Arts, will be held at the satellite that provides JC Arts courses for the school where you will be attending for all of your academic courses.
Intended High School for Freshman Year:
Snyder High School, Lincoln High School, Innovation High School, or Infinity Institute.
Attend the following site for the interview:
Snyder High School Academy of the Arts
239 Bergen Ave
3rd Floor, Room 316
Jersey City, NJ
Intended High School for Freshman Year:
Dickinson High School, McNair Academic High School, Ferris High School, Liberty High School or HCST County Prep.
Attend the following site for the interview:
Ferris High School
Junior Academy
3rd Floor, Room 316
35 Colgate Street
Jersey City, NJ
What do I bring to the interview?
All applicants will have completed and submitted the H.I.P. application to the guidance counselor at their elementary or middle school. Select JC Arts, Visual Arts, as your 1st choice. All applicants will bring the take home drawing test and sample portfolio to the interview. Interview dates will be announced and all students applying will be notified of the dates and time.
1. Home Test - 3 drawings (see home test instructions)
2. Sketchbook
3. Art projects you have done in school and additional artworks
4. Letter of recommendation from your art teacher
What can I expect when I arrive?
- Students will fill out an information sheet and answer a short journal question. They will then create a 20 minute on-site drawing of a still life.
- Students will be called individually to speak with two JC Arts, Visual Arts Specialists and present their portfolio, sketchbook, letter of recommendation, and their home test.
- Students will be asked to discuss their work and why they would like to attend the JC Arts, Visual Arts, Program.
Questions?