WCAAD Student Ashley Xiang Received 13 Top University Offers with Scholarships of $212,000

Congratulations to Ashley Xiang on her acceptance to Cornell prestigious schools known for their astute Architectural program. 
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Additional university offers include:


Parsons -The New School for Design- Architecture - scholarship $28,000/year $112,000/4 years
Pratt Institute - Architecture - scholarship $25,000/ year $100,000/4 years
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - Architecture
Carnegie Mellon University - Architecture
New York University - Architecture
Northeastern University - Architecture
University of California, Berkeley - Architecture
University of California, Davis - Architecture
University of California, Irvine, UCI - Architecture
University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA - Architecture
University of California, San Diego, UCSD - Architecture
University of Southern California, USC - Architecture
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Ashley came to West California Academy of Art and Design (WCAAD) about six months to create a portfolio that was noteworthy along with guidance of her portfolio package. Her dedication and experimentation with styles and research along with her work, demonstrated a mature evolution as evident in her process work, as well as her colorful experiences outside class.


Her creativity and passion for art propelled her to be as active in class and engage with the world through different venues and practices. In her time here she gained skills that took her further in her continuing education.


In the end of the program she was proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Most appealing, is her determination to finish multiple tasks on time, her drive and observations informing the work. All, giving her a quality and an edge among her peers.



Ashley’s drive for educational perspectives led her to: COC, UCLA Film Camp, UC Berkeley EmbARC Design Academy filmmaking program. Furthermore, partook in programs on environmental design including architecture, urban planning, and fabrication. Her design work was published in Lit Magazine at WRH including website with AP Scholar Award with Distinction.


She is an excellent student-athlete; a member of Swim Team Scholar-Athlete Award finalist and setting 3 school record, and Piano10 CM award.
In her spare time, Ashley has also formulized a community build for veterans, volunteered in Rocket Kids Camp, helped read English stories to Chinese kids at the local libraries, and joined clubs: Just Coding Things Club helping with planning, creating logos, and active Member of NHS/Key Club. She participated in several events with 200 hrs. community service: Santa Clarita Grocery focusing on distributing food to the less fortunate and helped design a more efficient operation. She is the founder of an Art Interest Group Museum of the Month introducing people to museum and writes blog posts on the subject, National Art Honor Society designing stickers, Weekly Bible Study Youth Teacher introducing art to bible stories. Ashley has worked experience in Six Flags Magic Mountain as a Face Painter and managed to take 12 AP courses maintaining an overall GPA of 4.67.

In addition, her free time is spent learning Journaling, Voice Impressions, Poetry, Art History, and printmaking. Ashley is passionate about being part of the bigger picture and excited to continue in her education.  She is a model for others striving for greatness.
WCAAD offers college-bound students a unique combination of practical expertise and mentorship to help them develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to choose the right school for them – and get in! Students will work one-to-one with faculty to develop an intense individual focused and disciplined-specific portfolio. The Academy now offers 2020 Summer Portfolio Online Intensive Program from June 15 to August 31.


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