that focuses on your strengths. Most schools require some type of personal statement or statement of purpose to go along with your art portfolio and application. Be sure to answer all of the questions that they ask, and focus on convincing the admissions panel that you're the best candidate for the school. If you're having trouble coming up with a response, talk about how you created some of the works in your portfolio. This will help you to focus on your goals and strengths as an artist, rather than your life story. Almost all higher education institutions require a standardized test score, like the SAT, ACT, or TOEFL. When you take the test and get your score, go online to select the colleges where you want to send your scores. Additionally, remember to contact your high school and request that they forward your transcripts to the college. If you haven't received confirmation that the school received your scores or grades, call the admissions office to confirm with them. If they haven't, go online and send the test scores again, or visit your guidance counselor for help with forwarding your transcripts. Once you've answered all of the questions on the application and attached all of the required materials, you can submit your online application. Remember to include your portfolio images and supplemental materials, as well. Depending on the school, you may be required to send your portfolio separately to a specific email address. Some more traditional schools might require you to mail your portfolio or present it in person. Be sure to check the school's website to get the right information. For some schools, the interview is the deciding factor for many candidates' applications. Be sure to schedule as soon as you're invited to do so, and prepare by talking about the works in your portfolio and what makes you a good candidate. In most cases, you'll schedule the interview online or through an administrator at the school. After you submit your application and complete your interviews, be patient while you hear back from the school. It can take up to 4 months before the school contacts you with their admission decision. If you're accepted, remember to pay your deposit to reserve your space as soon as possible. Don't get discouraged if you don't get accepted into your top schools. Go to the best school possible, or continue working on your art and reapply the following year.

Summary: Write a personal statement Submit your standardized test scores and transcripts. Send your portfolio along with the rest of your application. Schedule an in-person interview. Stay positive as you wait for a response from the school.

Summary: Draw an oval for the head. Draw a sharp angular shape for the jaw. Draw another oval for the body. Draw curves connecting the body with the head. Draw an oval for the hands and add curves for the claws and the arm. Draw two ovals with trapezoids attached for the feet; Add curved lines for the claws. Draw curved lines for the tail. Draw the top frill using curved lines. Draw triangles for the teeth and add a circle for the eye. Based on the outline, draw the main body of the monster. Add details such as skin texture, spots, and frill details. Erase the unnecessary outlines. Color your sea monster!

Sentences that use passive voice are much wordier than sentences that use active voice. In active voice, the subject of the sentence is doing the action. For example, "The paper was completed before the deadline by Jessica" is wordier than "Jessica completed her paper before the deadline." Expletives like "there is" and "there are" are wordy. They are also a weak way to start a sentence. Instead, be more direct.For example, instead of saying "There are a lot of people around the world that love chocolate," say, "People around the world love chocolate."

Summary: Use active voice. Omit expletives.

Even if you have other children, it is essential to spend alone time with each child on a regular basis so that they know how much you value them as an individual. Carve out time to play one-on-one with your baby girl however she likes, as often as possible, and treat her to little surprise kisses or signs of affection. As your daughter ages, take her on mother-daughter shopping days, haircut days, or other activities that allow the 2 of you to spend time in just each other's company on a regular basis. When something good happens at work, dance with your daughter to celebrate. If someone passes away in the family, talk to your daughter and grieve with her. Sharing your emotions and experiences with your daughter teachers her that you value her in good times and in bad, and shows her that your mother-daughter bond is strong enough to share in triumphs as well as in sorrows.
Summary: Make your daughter feel special. Share your life with her.