CATS Academy Boston is excited to announce that one of our students has been accepted to the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD).
Talented artist Sammy joined CATS Academy Boston in the ninth grade. Since then, he has gone from strength to strength as he has undertaken a wide variety of arts electives, including Fashion, Photography, Printmaking, and Portfolio Development – all contributing to his acceptance to his first-choice college.
SCAD is one of the top art colleges in the U.S and is currently ranked number 15 in the world for its art and design courses*. Offering more degree programs and specializations than any other art and design university in the U.S, SCAD prides itself on preparing talented students for professional, creative careers.
As well as being accepted to SCAD, Sammy also received acceptances to School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Otis College of Art & Design, Ringling College of Art & Design and Pace University.
On top of being a gifted artist, Sammy has challenged himself academically by enrolling in six Honors courses during his time at CATS Academy Boston.
Read Sammy’s impressive profile below.
Name: Sammy
Nationality: American
Program: High School Diploma
Destination: Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)
Potential Major: Photography
Electives Studied: Illustration, Digital Photography, CSVPA Digital Media & Production, Printmaking, Acting, Advanced Acting, Fashion, Theatre Acting, Portfolio Development
Honors Courses: Literature 1 – Society and the Individual, Algebra II, Literature 3 Independence, United States History, Literature 4 Critical Lenses, Chemistry
Extracurriculars : Sammy has participated in several extracurriculars throughout his High School career including Yearbook Club and, because of his photography talents, has been a designated school photographer. He also played drums enthusiastically in our school rock band and had leading roles in our musical theater productions.
Sammy’s talent was also recognized by two separate photography contests, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and Rocky Mountain School of Photography’s Annual High School Student Contest.
Commenting on his college acceptance, Sammy said “Attending CATS Academy was a major turning point in my life. Being surrounded by like-minded artists has opened my eyes to a world of possibilities.
Thanks to the College Counselors here, I was introduced (and admitted!) to Savannah College of Art & Design in Georgia. Navigating the whole college process was made so much easier with the assistance from the staff and faculty. Additionally, being a part of CSVPA has opened my eyes and allowed me to test the waters in a number of different artistic mediums from photography and printmaking to musical theatre and rock ensemble.
A big thank you to everyone at CATS Academy who has helped me to get to where I am today.”
Learn more about completing your High School Diploma at CATS Academy Boston.
