As I continue to write summaries of art schools for your knowledge, I now come to the Corcoran College of Art and Design. Read on to find out about Washington D.C.'s finest art school.

The Corcoran College of Art and Design is widely known as a leading school for developing artists and designers in the United States. Tuition for the school is roughly around $18,000 per year, and the school offers associate, bachelor, and graduate studies. The tuition process is similar to most other art schools, and applications are admitted on a rolling basis. The two most important considerations of the Committee on Admissions are:

First, the applicant’s artistic potential, as demonstrated through the presentation of a portfolio of art and/or design work and through grades achieved in studio art classes; and

Second, the applicant’s ability to succeed in a scholastic environment, as measured by the applicant’s academic records. Standardized test scores are also reviewed and evaluated as part of the academic record.

Personal qualities and achievements are taken into consideration when documented through letters of recommendation from counselors and teachers, listings of extracurricular activities and other similar forms of information. Applicants may submit an optional short essay or personal statement describing their interests, activities and educational goals.

First Year students are required to participate in the 'Foundational Year', which lays the basic groundwork for your area of study. Students begin their major work in their sophomore year.

In all, I would highly recommend all serious art students to check out Corcoran as it provides a top-quality education for less money than many of the other prestigious art schools in the United States.