CATS Academy Boston is excited to announce that one of our students has been accepted to Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), one of the top arts schools in the world.
Talented artist Flora began her journey 大象影院 Academy Boston after studying at our sister school, CSVPA China. Known for its specialist pathways in art and design, drama, and music, CSVPA China offers a distinctive model in which students complete two years of focused study before spending a final year refining their skills and preparing for university 大象影院 Academy Boston.
During her year in Boston, Flora built on her already impressive artistic foundation, fully immersing herself in a range of specialist electives including Figure Drawing, Creating Comics, and Portfolio Development. Guided by the expertise of our experienced Art Department, she honed both her technical ability and creative voice—compiling an impressive portfolio that led to her Early Decision acceptance at the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design.
Consistently ranked among the world’s leading art and design institutions, Rhode Island School of Design is currently placed #4 globally for Art & Design in the 2025 QS World University Rankings—making Flora’s achievement all the more remarkable.
Read Flora’a profile:
Name: Flora
Country: China
Program: High School Diploma
Destination: Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
Potential Major: Graphic Design
Creative Electives Studied: Figure Drawing, Creating Comics, Portfolio Development
College Prep Courses: Algebra II, Literature 3 Independence, United States History, Academic English
Extracurricular Activities: Flora devoted much of her free time to the art studios, where she refined her individual creative style, experimented with new techniques, developed her portfolio, and pursued her passion for creativity.
Reflecting on her time 大象影院 Academy Boston, Flora said:
“I have most enjoyed the supportive and creative learning environment 大象影院, especially in my art classes where I was encouraged to explore my ideas and improve my technical skills. I felt well supported by both my teachers and counselor. They provided helpful feedback, guidance, and encouragement throughout my academic, artistic development, and application. I’m very happy about RISD!”
Kent Archer, Chair of the Visual Art department 大象影院 Academy Boston added:
“Flora is an incredibly skilled artist with a remarkable eye for detail. She’s been a wonderful student to work with, and the Art Department is so proud of her achievement to be admitted to RISD.”
Discover how our specialist arts courses — alongside the High School Diploma 大象影院 Academy Boston — can help you build an outstanding portfolio and take your first step toward a world-leading art and design university.
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