Corner Overtaking, a New Approach: Art Students Can Attend Ivy League Schools Too!
弯道超车新思路，艺术生也能上藤校！
Were you discouraged from applying to Ivy League schools? It’s actually easier to get into an Ivy League school for a specialized arts program than it is to get into a top-notch specialized arts school, with the same amount of effort. The competition for arts programs at Ivy League schools is significantly lower, making it not as unattainable as you might think!
常春藤学校让你望而却步了吗？其实在同等努力程度下，申请藤校比考好的专业艺术院校更容易。藤校的艺术专业竞争要小很多，凭借艺术类专业冲上藤校并非你想象中的遥不可及！
“Artistic Ivy” or more specifically, “Art and Design Ivy,” refers to applying for art and design programs at top comprehensive universities, or using an art portfolio as supplementary material to boost overall application competitiveness.
“艺术爬藤”，确切说是“艺术设计”爬藤，是申请顶尖综合类大学的艺术设计专业或者用作品集作为补充材料以提升申请的整体竞争力。
For suitable students, art and design still offers a relatively less competitive track. “Artistic Ivy” is less restrictive on an applicant’s talent and opportunities, and has a higher success rate for admission into Ivy League schools compared to students from other majors.
对于合适的学生，艺术设计依然是竞争相对小的赛道。“艺术爬藤”对于申请者的天赋与机遇的限制少一点，相比其他专业的学生进入藤校的成功率更高。
Advantages of Artistic Ivy
艺术生冲藤优势
1、Lower standardized test score requirements
1.标化成绩要求较低
Ivy League schools have notoriously difficult applications, especially when it comes to standardized test scores, but art majors generally have lower requirements for standardized test scores and language proficiency. These factors also carry less weight in overall admissions decisions.
藤校的申请相当难，尤其对于标化成绩要求很高，但是艺术专业相比其他专业，标化成绩与语言要求偏低。在整体录取考察中的比重也偏低。
Studying art at an Ivy League school offers unparalleled resources for studying art theory and conducting research in art education, not to mention the extensive networking opportunities and elective courses.
沉浸在藤校的学术氛围内，对于艺术理论的学习和艺术学习中的调研都有着得天独厚的资源优势，更不用提及藤校丰富的人脉资源、选修课资源。
2、Ivy League schools value growth and comprehensive skills
2.藤校更看重成长背景&综合素养
During admissions, Ivy League schools place great emphasis on an applicant’s growth experiences and comprehensive qualities. They also value leadership, creativity, social responsibility, curiosity, and self-confidence.
藤校在招生时，非常注重考察学生的成长经历和综合素养。同时，他们也普遍看重学生的领导力、创造力、社会责任感、求知欲和自信心等综合能力。
Art students can cultivate and gather material for their applications during the process of creating their portfolios.
而艺术生在制作作品集的过程中可以很好地锻炼这些能力，也可以积累文书的素材。
Ivy League 常春藤联盟
The renowned Ivy League was initially established in 1954 under the banner of sports. It comprises eight private universities in the Northeastern United States:
Brown University
Harvard University
Columbia University
University of Pennsylvania
Cornell University
Princeton University
Dartmouth College
Yale University
大名鼎鼎的常春藤联盟（Ivy League）最早在1954年，以运动之名成立。成员包括美国东北部的八所私立大学。
They are: Brown University, Harvard University, Columbia University, the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, Princeton University, Dartmouth College and Yale University. These eight institutions can truly be called the very top tier of dream schools.
分别是：布朗大学、哈佛大学、哥伦比亚大学、宾西法尼亚大学、康奈尔大学、普林斯顿大学、达特茅斯大学、耶鲁大学。这八所院校可谓是Dream School中天花板级别的院校了。
While the Ivy League has a long-standing history and is highly prestigious, many non-Ivy League schools have expanded their academic quality, enrollment capacity, and research resources to match those of Ivy League institutions.
尽管常春藤盟校历史悠久，地位也十分显著，但随着美国其他各院校的发展壮大，许多藤外院校的教学质量、招生规模、研究资源等都与常春藤不相上下。
藤＋Ivy Plus
The Ivy Plus refers to four additional universities that, aside from the original eight Ivy League schools, are recognized for their academic excellence and teaching standards that are on par with the Ivy League:
Duke University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
University of Chicago
Stanford University
藤+（Ivy Plus）是指除了八所藤校之外，还包括了公认的另外四所综合排名和教学水平与藤校不相上下的大学，被归为同等级别的名单。四所大学包括：杜克大学、麻省理工学院、芝加哥大学、斯坦福大学。
新藤校New Ivies
The term “New Ivies” was coined by Newsweek in 2006, describing institutions that boast high academic quality and teaching staff caliber but do not possess the same endowment amounts and elite status as Ivy League schools. The list includes both public and private institutions, and spans across the United States.
新藤校（New Ivies）一词最早由Newsweek于2006年提出，指的是学术水平排名和教职员工质量都很高，但是获得捐赠数额和精英地位不及藤校的高等教育院校。这个名单包括了公立和私立学校，打破了地域限制，遍布全美。
公立藤校Public Ivies
The term “Public Ivy” was first introduced by Richard Moll, referring to higher education institutions that offer Ivy League-level education quality but charge only public university fees. While annual tuition fees at Ivy League schools exceed $50,000, annual fees for state residents at Public Ivies remain around $10,000.
公立藤校（Public Ivy）一词最初由Richard Moll提出，指的是教育质量可媲美藤校，但学费仅需公立大学的水平的高等教育院校。学费方面，常春藤盟校每年学费超5W美金，而公立藤校对于本州学生每年收费只在1W左右。
小藤校Little Ivies
Little Ivies refers to private liberal arts colleges that have an academic rigor and selectivity comparable to Ivy League and Public Ivy schools. Their “small” designation mainly refers to the smaller student body, with a Little Ivy admitting only a few thousand students per year, in contrast to the tens of thousands admitted by Public Ivies.
Little Ivies是一些私立文理学院，其教学严谨度和录取挑剔程度与藤校和公立藤校有的一拼。小藤校的“小”当然主要体现在学校体量上，相比公立藤校每年数以万计的录取人数，小藤校每年几千学生的录取量显得非常之少。
Effective Ivy League Application
有效爬藤
Every year, countless individuals navigate the challenging path of applying to Ivy League schools. Choosing the right American education institution can significantly impact a student’s artistic interests, skills, and development.
每年都有无数人在爬藤路上披荆斩棘。而为孩子选择一个合适的美育机构，能够对孩子的艺术兴趣、技能和发展产生积极的影响。
TreeArt, one of Singapore’s leading arts education brands, is committed to integrating art, education, technology, and life through art courses and activities. Our mission is to cultivate aesthetically-minded individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds and interdisciplinary knowledge.
Tree Art作为新加坡最艺术教育品牌之一，通过艺术课程和艺术活动，致力将艺术、教育、科技与生活相融合，培养具有多元文化和多学科知识的美学人才。
TreeArt’s two core teams, TreeArt DSA Group and TreeArt Admissions Group, are dedicated to providing comprehensive art school application support from elementary school to university, enabling students to excel in their applications.
TreeArt的升学两大核心团队——TreeArt DSA Group和TreeArt Admissions Group，以其高度专业的服务和国际化的师资团队，致力于为学生提供从小学到大学的全方位艺术升学支持。
TreeArt DSA Group
TreeArt DSA Group specializes in guiding Singaporean students through the Direct School Admission (DSA) process. Our services encompass all educational levels in Singapore, helping students stand out in their DSA applications.
TreeArt DSA Group专注于为新加坡的学生提供Direct School Admission（DSA）途径的艺术特长升学指导。我们的服务覆盖在新加坡从小学到大学的整个阶段，帮助学生在DSA申请过程中脱颖而出。
Our experienced artists, designers, and planners tailor personalized teaching plans and portfolio preparation strategies based on students’ needs and age groups. Through professional portfolio guidance, art thinking cultivation, and interview skills training, students can showcase exceptional artistic abilities while enhancing their overall competitiveness.
经验丰富的艺术家、设计师、以及策划师，能够根据不同年龄段学生的需求量身定制个性化的教学方案和作品集准备方案。通过专业的作品集指导、艺术思维培养、面试技巧培训等多方面的辅导，学生不仅能够展示出卓越的艺术才能，更能全面提升他们的综合竞争力。
TreeArt Admissions Group
TreeArt Admissions Group focuses on assisting Singaporean students in applying to top international universities, particularly Ivy League institutions and other renowned colleges in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Our team of international educators and admissions consultants is well-versed in global art schools’ admission criteria, especially the stringent requirements of Ivy League universities.
TreeArt Admissions Group专注于帮助新加坡学生申请海外顶尖大学，特别是在美国、英国、澳大利亚等国家的藤校及其他知名学府的申请方面有着丰富的成功经验。该团队由国际化的教师和升学顾问组成，他们熟知全球各大艺术类院校的录取标准，尤其是藤校的严格要求。
We offer a comprehensive suite of college application services tailored to each student’s needs, including portfolio preparation, personal statement writing, interview guidance, and application material optimization. Our team of experts not only helps students build high-quality portfolios but also enhances their global competitiveness through a cross-cultural perspective.
我们为每位学生量身打造作品集准备、个人陈述撰写、面试指导和申请材料优化等一站式升学方案，确保他们能够在激烈的国际竞争中脱颖而出。TreeArt Admissions Group的专家团队不仅帮助学生打造高质量的作品集，还通过跨文化的视角提升学生的全球竞争力。
The greatest advantage of TreeArt’s two teams lies in our multinational teaching staff. Our teachers come from diverse countries and cultural backgrounds, bringing a wealth of international teaching experience. They possess expertise in art education and in-depth knowledge of various schools’ application processes. Whether it’s DSA applications or overseas study plans, we incorporate the latest trends in global arts education to help students prepare portfolios, participate in exhibitions and competitions, and boost their admission success rates.
TreeArt两大团队的最大优势在于其多国师资力量，教师们来自不同国家和文化背景，拥有国际化的教学经验。他们不仅精通艺术教育，还对各大院校的申请流程了如指掌。无论是DSA申请还是出国留学规划，我们都会结合全球艺术教育的最新趋势，帮助学生准备作品集、参与艺术展览和竞赛，提升申请的成功率。
With years of successful experience and a highly professional education system, TreeArt’s DSA Group and Admissions Group provide comprehensive support for students pursuing art school admissions. We enable students to unlock their potential on the international stage and achieve their artistic aspirations.
凭借多年成功经验和高度专业的教育体系，TreeArt的DSA Group和Admissions Group不仅为学生提供艺术升学的全面支持，还帮助他们在国际舞台上发掘潜力，实现艺术梦想。
