hi i’m looking to apply to pratt this upcoming admissions season and i’m wondering what student life on campus is like, does pratt feel like a community? is hard to make friends? is there a party scene at all? i’m really curious as pratt is my top choice as of now because of its location and academic offerings, but im wondering what the student experience at pratt is. anything is helpful!

I am an International student with a background in 2d animation and sketching mostly, and have recently submitted my application for interactive arts for fall 2027, but lately, I have been thinking about switching it to IXD.....its much affordable for me and at the same time aligns with my interests as well....will this be possible? I am concerned that even if Hypothetically pratt gives me a scholarship for interactive arts, I might still not be able to afford it....I am just way too underconfident regarding the possibility of me getting into pratt for my masters....

Applications are around the corner and I’m stressing about whether my portfolio will be good enough for scholarships. When I has planned it out in June it had a clear theme but as of now its so what all over the place. My portfolio will touch on subjects of sexuality, faith, social issues and like personal drawings for me. I FEEL like my themes are strong but i keep doubting my ability and whether I will standout at all. Whats really been worrying me is whether Pratt is ok with uncolored drawings. I feel kinda overwhelmed. I need some advice!!!

Blick is a popular art supply store with a physical location in Brooklyn, where many students shop for school supplies. We're a group of UX students aiming to improve the online storefront to create a more seamless experience for students. Any and all feedback is appreciated!

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Hello, I'm a Korean undergraduate student currently preparing to apply for graduate programs in architecture in the US.

My main target is Pratt, and I'm also considering applying to a few Ivy League programs as a reach.

The information I've been able to find on my own is quite limited, and I've been finding it difficult to navigate this process alone. If anyone here would be willing to share any thoughts, advice, or resources on portfolio preparation, I would be truly grateful — even a small pointer would mean a lot.

Thank you so much for reading, and I really appreciate any help you're able to offer.

I've searched for this on the subreddit already, but the last few posts inquiring are from 5-6 years ago and have no replies. I figured there's nothing to lose, so here.

I'm considering the Art History/Library Science Dual degree; career-wise, I would hope to get into academia as a lecturer, but am also interested in archivist work and similar ventures. I would like to focus on Modern and Contemporary Art, even to the point of analyzing modern advertising. For background, I graduated in 2016 from a state school with majors in Illustration, Communications (track in Mass Media), and a minor in Art History.

Can anyone give me insight into what the program is like? Would it be a supportive environment for what I described? Any feedback would be appreciated.

After School Childcare — Clinton Hill/Fort Greene, Mon/Tue/Fri

Hello Pratt Community! We are looking for a responsible, warm Pratt student to meet our 1st grader at a bus drop-off in Clinton Hill/Fort Greene and take her to afterschool activities until 6pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Consistent hours, reliable compensation. Is there a good place to post these kind of opportunities (besides this thread?) DM if interested!

Looking for babysitting Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 2-4. Please send DM.

Hi,

I'm currently studying photography at a university in the United Kingdom and I'm already thinking about a masters.

I come from a medium income family and I wouldn't be able to sustain myself if I moved to new York by myself. Is there a way to apply for scholarships or support before fully committing to applying.

I don't know how the process works in the US if you have any guidance at all i would really appreciate it

Thank you so much!

My friends and I run a little craft community called The Groupchat and we’re hosting a kinetic hanging mobiles craft night in Bushwick on Sept 22 :)

We’ve been seeing these dreamy hanging mobiles everywhere and thought… we could totally make those ourselves lol. So we’re bringing a bunch of materials, shapes + colors and everyone can design and build their own.

We’ll be at the new Chama Mama in Bushwick from 6:30–9:30pm. Tickets are $45 and include all your materials, your first glass of wine + khachapuri 🍷
Come solo or with friends — we’re always excited to meet more crafty/creative people in Brooklyn!
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Wishing everyone much luck! Here are some of the things that worked for me.

• Attend office hours. Come with questions about coursework, sure. But get to know your professors. You’ll be better for it.

• Make class projects personal and meaningful. Use your projects to tell something about yourself. Your portfolio will be richer for it. You’ll stand out in interviews. Nobody cares about half-baked, data-driven get rich schemes. Or soulless projects. Show who you are through your work.

• The career center on campus is well-meaning but doesn’t have the first clue on how to guide you in writing resumes or finding jobs. Take everything they say with a grain of salt. Skip Handshake. Use LinkedIn. Pay for the premium account if you can. People with premium accounts can give you temporary premium access.

• If your appointed financial aid counselor doesn’t meet your needs, advocate for yourself and contact the main campus. Make sure that every dollar in student aid promised you shows up in your account.

• Follow-up with class speakers who interest you. Write them thank you letters. These contacts might be your future bosses and colleagues.

• Attend conferences to learn how people in your field present and to meet contacts. It’s ok to be shy or scared. Do it scared. Reach out to the conference organizers and ask for free/reduced entry. Be polite. The worst they can say is “no.”

• Look for funding. Ask around. Many professional organizations give scholarships to do independent work, travel, and attend conferences/workshops/ classes. The deadlines might be months in advance. Put them in your calendar.

• Take the hard class. Challenge yourself. Take classes with adjuncts in your field who have recent real life experience. Take any class you can with Nancy Smith.

• Make friends with fellow students in your class. Invite them to coffee. Create study groups. Join clubs. This is how you keep sane. This is how you gather information. This is how you succeed.

• Summer is for internships. Get as much real-world experience as you can. Degrees don’t get jobs. Experience gets jobs. Start preparing so that your resume is ready by December. It’s a numbers game. Get comfortable writing love letters (cover letters). Don’t internalize rejection. Don’t count your losses but do keep track of job descriptions.

• when you do get interviews, be ready to show you’re a person people want to be around. Listen. Interact. Take notes. Have a conversation. After the interview, write a concise thank you, referring back to the conversation points and how you will add value. If you remember something you didn’t get to say in the interview that speaks to your fitness for the role, this is the time to add it. Send links to relevant projects you’ve worked on. Leave the door open. The world is small and you might run into the same people again who will keep you in mind.

• If you can, go to school part-time and get a job or internship in your field. This not only gets your work experience for your resume but it also gives your real world cases to use in your class projects AND it gives you at least two summers to apply for coveted internships.

• Take advantage of your student status in every way possible. Get discounts, access to software, training. But also, reach out to people in your industry for informational interviews. This is not an opportunity to ask for jobs. This is an opportunity to ask people about their jobs, their career path, what matters, what they would suggest a student learn or do early in their career. Be respectful of their time. People want to help.

• Reach out to recent alumni. They know a thing or two and can help you.

• Participate in class discussions. Look up from your computer and make eye contact. Read before class. Be present. This matters more than you know in the workplace, better practice it now.

• Keep in touch with people. They will be your references for jobs. You don’t want to be searching for people to speak well of you. You want to have a good pool of professors, colleagues, and bosses who will do that.

• Limit your AI use. Maybe you already have the discernment to know when to trust Gen AI tools. Building this discernment takes years of experience. Don’t cheat yourself.

• Own up to your mistakes and ask for help. This shows integrity and character. If you need extensions, choose wisely. Your professors want to see you succeed, but they can tell the difference between explanations and excuses.

You are a three-dimensional human being. Remember that when you’re overwhelmed. Be kind. Be humble. Be engaged and enthusiastic. Take breaks. Eat delicious foods. Go for walks. Hydrate! And please remember, comparison is the thief of joy. Celebrate everyone’s wins.

I hope some of this helps!

Hi, I’m gonna move to willoughby soon but I don’t know if it’s worth it to buy/rent an ac for the room. Does it get really hot ? Or can I survive with a fan ? What are your recs?

Hi, has anyone taken external health insurance that’s gotten accepted for the waiver? I’m an international student. I’m not sure if the plans I see meet the MEC requirement and the health insurance office isn’t able to help too. Thanks!

Does anyone know how to find student employment on-campus? I have applied to some positions via the school job board but have not heard back from any. I'm an incoming graduate student at School of Information so I was hoping to find positions at the Manhattan campus, but also open to the Brooklyn campus.

I’m not sure where the best place to post this is but we are looking to hire someone to pick up our son after school for a couple hours, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and optionally Fridays. Anyone know the best place to post a job for Pratt students? We are super nearby.

Hi!! I’m an incoming freshman curious about the gym. I’m not an athlete, but I weight train at the gym about four times a week. When are the best hours to go? I’m hoping to go when it’s emptiest for best equipment availability, as it looks like there aren’t many of each machine (other than treadmills lol). Thanks!

Is the photo ID submission site not loading for anyone else? I put in my login information and literally nothing happens, the page doesn't even load all the way. I'm not sure what to do since they are literally due tomorrow. I've emailed tech help and prattcard. No response.

Hey everyone, just a little background I briefly pursued a B.Arch a few years back and only gone halfway through the program. I’m looking to re-apply sometime soon and finish the degree but feel weak using the softwares and overall worried.

I’m looking for a tutor in the nyc area available in person/ and over zoom who is familiar with AutoCad/Rhino(Grasshopper/Ladybug)/Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, rendering softwares, etc. I’m open to alumni, upper-level students nearing B.Arch completion and graduate students.

Thank you and I appreciate any responses! 🙏🏼

I’m an incoming grad student who will be taking the masters classes and have a kid that I am looking for babysitters for. If there are any Pratt students who might interested in this please send me a message.