Testimonials from WCAAD Students Accepted to Top Universities

Though an art school, academic achievement is priority for West California Academy of Art and Design----a significant number of our students have been admitted to U.S. top universities including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, RISD, UCLA, Otis, Art Center College of Design, etc.

Joanna Fann earned acceptance to Parsons School of Design at The New School --Fashion Design in 2013.

“I’m so thankful to my mom for making a right decision of sending me here at West California Academy of Art and Design. This school has helped me discover my potential for creativity, self-expression and visual awareness. I’m here to present all my thanks to the instructors who teach me to become an creative artist. ”
                                                                                                                                   -----Joanna Fann
​About Parsons School of Design at The New School


Parsons School of Design at The New School is located in New York and widely regarded as one of the most prestigious art and design schools in the world and ranks consistently as the top art and design school in the U.S.  Founded in 1896, Parsons has a renowned fashion design program and has educated some of the most respected designers in the industry including Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, etc.  Students befit from its location for career opportunities offered by Chanel, Disney, Marvel as well as the U.N.

Laurraine Guo earned acceptance to the very prestigious Rhode Island School of Design—Apparel Design in 2016.


  “I will always remember the afternoon when I received the email from RISD notifying me of my acceptance to the school. I could hardly believe what I read. It was the best moment in my life!  I feel lucky that I have made a right decision to choose West California Academy of Art and Design to help prepare my portfolio, which obviously sets me apart from other candidates!  It was very intense and challenging to get a strong portfolio done within four months.  I know I can never have everything done without Mr. Omar’s professional guide. “
                                                                                                                           --------Laurraine Guo

About Rhode Island School of Design
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From its incorporation in 1877, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) has stood out as a leader in art and design education, attracting extraordinary people who thrive in its creative culture. Located in Rhode Island, RISD has consistently been ranked among the best educational institutions in the world for art and design.

Qianhui Lin was accepted to Otis College of Art and design in 2016.  Her entrance portfolio was rewarded with a scholarship of $15,000.

“I choose West California Academy of Art and Design for my final push in college application and portfolio preparation. My work demonstrates a clear illustrated portfolio with aesthetics and communicative approaches, able to show case a well rounded art and design education. I’m very thankful to the Academy’s tutors, who made my portfolio exemplary to my peers!”                      
                                                                                                                                    -----Qianhui Lin

About Otis College of Art and Design 

Otis College of Art and Design is a private art school and design school in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles. Established in 1918, it was the city's first independent professional school of art, known for its fashion design, digital media and toy design.  Students benefit from working closely with design mentors and are trained in all aspects of the design process while emulating a design studio, and following the industry’s seasonal schedule. ​​

Alan Jiang earned acceptance to the very prestigious Art Center College of Design--Illustration in 2017 with a scholarship of $64,000.
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“My goals have always been clear: I couldn’t see myself going anywhere else but Illustration at Art Center College of Design. Usually students apply to several institutes while I only applied one. It is a risk, but thanks to West California Academy of Art and Design, it helped me demonstrate the power of a strong portfolio and make my dream come true.”


                                                                                                                                       -----Alan Jiang

About Art Center College of Design


Art Center College of Design (ACCD) was founded in 1930 in Los Angeles. Its industrial design programs are consistently ranked number one by Design Intelligence.  U.S. News and World Report also ranks Art Center’s Art, Industrial Design and Media Design Practices programs among the top 20 graduate schools in the U.S.  Distinguished alumni include Michael Bay--film director and Chris Bangle--former Chief of Design at BMW. 

Steve You earned acceptance to the prestigious Pratt Institute –Architecture with a scholarship $26,000.


“Pratt Institute—Architecture is my first choice.  It is a highly competitive program and I know I must distinguish myself from other applicants by building a portfolio that best represent my skill, interest and creativity. That’s why I chose West California Academy of Art and Design to hone my skill and prepare my portfolios. I made a right decision. The school helped me find my own way in art, without its help, I would have needed much more time to get accepted by my dream college.”
                                                                                                                      ​                   ----Steve You

About Pratt Institute


Originating in 1887, Pratt Institute is located in New York and primarily known for its highly ranked programs in architecture, interior design, and industrial design. Many of Pratt’s programs have been ranked in the top-5 by U.S. News & World Report including the interior design and industrial design programs. The Bachelor of Architecture program has been ranked as being in the top fifteen programs in the United States consistently since 2000. ​

Cattleya Wu got accepted to Savanah College of Art and Design (SCAD)—Animation with a Merit Scholarship of $11,000. 
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“I want to be an animator and Savanah College of Art and Design is my dream school.  I need strong portfolios that demonstrates why I am an outstanding candidate. My experience at West California Academy of Art and Design has given me the ability to adapt styles and create a fascinating world with characters that I have been developing in my sketchbook. I have learned how a strong foundation can lead to individual style evolution. “
                                                                                                                                 -------Cattleya Wu

About Savannah College of Art and Design 

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) was founded in 1978 and currently has locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Hong Kong; Lacoste, France. Its curriculum has garnered acclaim from respected organizations and publications, including 3D World, American Institute of Architects, Businessweek, DesigIntelligence, U.S. News & World Report and the Los Angeles Times. In 2015, Red Dot Design Rankings placed SCAD in the top four universities in the Americas and Europe. Career preparation is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni employment rate. ​