WCAAD Student Melissa Guo Earned Acceptance to SVA with Scholarship of $94,000/4 yrs

​SVA Bound 2023! Congratulation to Muhan “Melissa” Guo for her admittance to the School of Visual Arts in New York with an illustration major with a scholarship of $94,000 for four years.

Other schools include:
Otis College of Art and Design $72,000
Art Center $80,580
CCA $100,000
Parsons $100,000
Pratt $68,000
 
Note: Scholarships are strictly by merit (bases on portfolio) they do not reflect additional pell grants awarded through financial aid.
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​Melissa was always perseverant, motivated, and influential. In class, you would never see her give up, as she was passionate when facing obstacles and challenges.

​Melissa strengths in Art are strongest in coming up with creative ideas and solutions. She is great with renders and sketching. This is most evident in life drawing where she was in the top tier. I have witnessed classmates seeking advice from Melissa as she inspires others.
 

​She takes risk and experiments with materials. She can look at things from other people’s perspectives, caring about the people around her as she is collected and calm under stress and is easy-going among peers. 

​Melissa has dedicated her time with our Academy coming from Yorba Linda and spending 15-18 hours a week with various art and design classes. This influence has persisted as she contributes to her community by providing advice and graphic designs for other groups, her high school, and other public opportunities. 

​Melissa has dedicated her time with our Academy coming from Yorba Linda and spending 15-18 hours a week with various art and design classes. This influence has persisted as she contributes to her community by providing advice and graphic designs for other groups, her high school, and other public opportunities. 

​Clubs include Youth and Beyond a nonprofit as the vice president, hosting charity events for autistic, Alzheimer’s, homeless, and stray animals. Xinlin foundation educational group as president where she held art exhibition and painting auction for autistic and homeless as well as, Euphoria art Director in charge of designing webpage pesters and activity brochures and tutoring with online courses. She was involved with Franklin Foundation art auction. Whittier museum-participated in 50th anniversary of Richard Nixon visit to China commemoration. The National Society of Highschool scholars and certificate of recognition for her GPA. 

​Creative Cup Youth World Cup Painting competition- most creative award. 1st place Illustration Stories of Youth Art Competition. Koala art competition and finally receiving Presidential gold award for Volunteer Service.

Melissa’s winning artwork of Illustration Stories of Youth Art Competition

​Personally, Melissa was a pleasure to work with as she brought a motivation to the group. She was always consistent, dedicated, and passionate about being part of the thriving art community. She is very enthusiastic about art and, she really wants to make an impact in the current art industry.  Her portfolio seen here is a great example of a diverse expression. 

​As Melissa continues in her education, I know she will be a great role model for others to follow. She works well with others, and it has been a true joy seeing her develop and to know her. I consider her a friend. Best wishes

(By Omar Gallegos, Vice Principal and Director of Education of West California Academy of Art and Design)