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Welcome to the Art Academy of Cincinnati's online application! If you've already completed a portfolio review in person or online, this is where you can complete the application portion of the admissions process. A portfolio review is not required to begin the application process.
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NOTE: While the Art Academy of Cincinnati accepts self-reported grades for first time students, final transcripts will need to be submitted by August 1 for fall applicants and January 1 for spring applicants. All transfer students must submit all final transcripts before admittance. Any large discrepancy in reporting could affect scholarship amounts.
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Check box if you will be a first generation college student. (The term ‘‘first-generation college student’’ means— (A) An individual both of whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree; or (B) In the case of any individual who regularly resided with and received support from only one parent, an individual whose only such parent did not complete a baccalaureate degree.)
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