Based on my time at Parsons, you should only consider the course if you've received a scholarship covering 35% or more of the tuition fee. Scholarships can climb to 75% or potentially higher.
Hi shellaby! Thank you so much for this video. I’m from India and am looking to apply to the MPS program at parsons for the upcoming spring intake. I come from a law background education wise and recently moved into marketing here. I’ve been extremely nervous about taking the leap into studying fashion. I’d really like to understand your thoughts on getting jobs post the completion of this course. How difficult or easy is it and how much value does having a Parson’s degree add to getting a job in the US? Or in other countries?
Hi Nandita!! Thank you so much for watching. Your story likes like a girl in one of my classes who came from a law background. So don’t be nervous! There are many in this program with different backgrounds which makes it so special! ☺️ since I’m still enrolled I don’t know what it’s like getting a job after the fact. But I feel like my resume is looked at much more now and I have been able to get a lot of interviews with companies! So I think it does help for you to be seen!
Hi! 😊 Well I work full time and am able to manage the course load. It is a bit difficult as it is a masters degree but I think as long as you can manage your time it’s not too bad. Classes are once a week and twice a month on weekends. They are at night during the weekdays and on the weekends it can vary. The classes are fun depending on the Professor. It’s fun to be learning about Fashion, but some professors definitely make it more fun and interesting!! 😊 also best of luck with your application!!! 🤞🤞🤞🤞
May I ask what did you major in undergrad? I’m currently studying a totally different thing from fashion in undergrad so wonder if undergrad major matters a lot in mps application!
Hi Liah, I studied International Business and I was working in a different industry before I applied to Parsons. This program is open to students from different backgrounds. Some past students were in the medical field, law, and other backgrounds. So I don't think your undergrad degree matters as much as long as you have a passion for fashion and are able to apply that to the program.
Hello, I’m not quite sure what the challenge is. But for my major the most challenging part of the application was the essay!! Best of luck!! Wishing you the best! 💕
The application process started with first an online application. Within that portal you are able to upload all of your required requirements for the program. My program did not host interviews but some may. Also, I tried to attend as many information sessions as possible to stay up to date !
Hey Sharmilly! I chose not to submit a portfolio as I felt like it wouldn’t be beneficial to me and was optional for my program. So unfortunately I do not have a portfolio. Sorry 😖
@@SimplyShellaby oh, that's sad!, it's okay😊. Do you have any idea about MFA design as I couldn't understand the portfolio process. For it should we show only the garments or sketches and garments?
No problem!! I think they only take for fall if I am not mistaken. Tuition when I went was over 50K USD if you go to their website they would have the most recent costs of tuition
Thanks so much for watching! I feel like in a way it helped my application because I had no prior fashion education. Of course I can’t say for sure since admissions doesn’t tell me why I got admitted but I think it helped me out! But I think it just depends what background you have and if your other application materials are strong enough.
Glad it was helpful! If you live in New York and are a US citizen I think it will be super easy to get a job. When I was still living in New York fashion companies were always reaching out. Now I live in Toronto and it’s very hard to find a job in fashion here even though I went to Parsons. :(
A lot of my friends who were international students did struggle to find a job, some of them did and some did not. I think if you get an internship during the year you will have a lot better chance!! Since there is a lot of competition for international students to get jobs.
Hi Shellaby! I’m looking to apply for intake in 2024 (a bit in the future) and I was wondering if industry experience is required? A lot of schools require a few years of industry experience but I’ll have just graduated from undergrad in London and want to go straight into more education. I’ll have a couple weeks/months of industry experience, but that’s it- will I have a chance of being admitted? I’ll also be 20, and I don’t know if that’s a problem!
Hello!! Thanks for watching. I think as long as you have a bachelors degree it shouldn’t be an issue. Lots of my classmates were straight from undergrad with no industry experience! So I think you definitely have a good chance! 🥰
@@SimplyShellaby Thank you for the reply! I’m an American studying in London and I’m really trying to plan out my future. Fashion Management at Parsons looks like the perfect program!
Yes! It was a good program. It’s still newer compared to other fashion masters programs. So hopefully just gets better year after year 😊 you got this!! 💖
Hi there! It all depends on which program you are applying for. But for the program I applied for it was a statement of purpose. I wrote about my past experience, where my love for fashion began, and why I wanted to get into the program ! Hope that helps a little ❤️
Hey! I read this “Prior Degree Completion Graduate degree applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited American college or university or the equivalent degree from a foreign college or university. Applicants in the process of completing the bachelor's degree may apply for admission. Admission to the program requires completion of the bachelor's degree.” However, I’d reach out to the admissions and see what they say! Since it could be case by case. Info was found here: www.newschool.edu/parsons/how-to-apply-graduate/?gclid=CjwKCAjwsJ6TBhAIEiwAfl4TWBfRj0n4ow6v5KjFQkZm0wnBhqE4_omUbluKYrAYDHXZRYU3zTM_DBoCm28QAvD_BwE
Hi Nadine, Thanks for watching. I think there may have been but I don’t remember the exact requirement. You can look at the admissions page/requirements to verify. Sorry I don’t have the exact answer! Best of luck 🥰💖
Hey Karina! It depends on which program, for undergrad you don’t need a prior degree. But for any of the masters level programs I believe you need a bachelors degree ! Hope this helps 😊😊😊😊
Hello thanks for helpful information!! I have a question tho, I'm still a university student majoring in Business and Fashion and planning to start semester next fall semester(IF I get accepted) . Is work experience compulsory or.. beneficial? I have internship experience in fashion company for about a year, and have done several personal projects. Quite nervous if most people with over,, 3 years of field experience would apply :(
Hey!! ❤️ thanks for watching! So a lot of my friends in the program and I’d say probably about 1/3 of the students are just fresh out of undergrad. Some have internship experience but some with none at all. So I don’t thinks it’s mandatory to have work experience. Good luck with your application!! 🙏🙏🙏 Happy to help with any other questions ❤️
@@SimplyShellaby Hi Shellaby! Applied this Jan, I'm waiting for the results ! Your vid really helped me :) Can I ask when the class begins? Is it September?
Hi Emily! For this specific program you need a university degree. However, Parsons has many options for undergraduate and even different degree types for people who just finished high school. 🤗 www.newschool.edu/parsons/undergraduate/
Hi Shellaby! Thank you so much for your video! May I ask, what are the GPA requirements for the masters programs at Parsons? I want to apply for the MA Fashion Studies program. Thank you!
Hi Isha, thank you so much for watching!! I’m sorry I’m not familiar on the GPA requirements but you can try looking on your intended programs requirements page and/or try reaching out to admissions they should definitely be able to answer that! I wouldn’t focus so much on prior GPA unless admissions tells you. Since it’s a fashion degree I think they’d be more critical on your portfolio, essay, resume! But that’s just my opinion!! Best of luck 🥰
@@SimplyShellaby Thank you so much for your reply! I did look at the requirements for the course and it just says that a bachelor’s degree is necessary. There is no such set GPA requirement mentioned. Thank you so much for this video! I have been a little anxious but your video really helped
HI! I really needed this video, blessings. Is there any other way I can reach out to you? social media or mail or anything. I could really really use some of your time.
Hi , I’m glad you found this helpful! If you have any questions about the program feel free to dm on IG! All of my socials are in the description box ❤️ same username as CZcams!!
Thank you for this great informative video 🤍 I am considering applying to this exact online masters program. Is the online tuition insanely expensive as I have heard people say? And also do you believe you will get a good return on investment as far as salaries from job prospects? Thank you 🤍
Hi Aliya! Thanks so much for watching. I think the online tuition is the same as in person? Don’t quote me on that, but if it is. Then yes it is pretty expensive for just a 1 year program. I think it depends what job you want. I want in my job search process now. I think overall fashion doesn’t pay as much as other industries. But hopefully the degree helps and I can get a good return on investment!
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Based on my time at Parsons, you should only consider the course if you've received a scholarship covering 35% or more of the tuition fee. Scholarships can climb to 75% or potentially higher.
Thanks for saying this!! I did not get a scholarship sadly and the cost of my loan is definitely very high.
I was rejected last year but on my 2nd time applying hopefully it will work out for me this time
Wishing you the best and sending you positive vibes 🤞🤞🤞🤞
Anyone is here, who planning to apply for MFA fashion design and society?
Hi shellaby! Thank you so much for this video. I’m from India and am looking to apply to the MPS program at parsons for the upcoming spring intake.
I come from a law background education wise and recently moved into marketing here. I’ve been extremely nervous about taking the leap into studying fashion.
I’d really like to understand your thoughts on getting jobs post the completion of this course. How difficult or easy is it and how much value does having a Parson’s degree add to getting a job in the US? Or in other countries?
Hi Nandita!! Thank you so much for watching. Your story likes like a girl in one of my classes who came from a law background. So don’t be nervous! There are many in this program with different backgrounds which makes it so special! ☺️ since I’m still enrolled I don’t know what it’s like getting a job after the fact.
But I feel like my resume is looked at much more now and I have been able to get a lot of interviews with companies! So I think it does help for you to be seen!
Also feel free to message me on IG if you have any other questions! 💕
IG: simplyshellaby
@@SimplyShellaby Thank you! Your video has been very helpful! Will definitely reach out on IG 💕
Great video! Thank you!!
Thank you!!!
Hot to apply a tried but it doesn’t show what program i want,
Not sure how you are applying but definitely read out to admissions if you have any questions! They can help you if you are having issues
im applying for parsons grad school right now! can I ask what your classes looks like? are they fun, hard, interesting?
Hi! 😊 Well I work full time and am able to manage the course load. It is a bit difficult as it is a masters degree but I think as long as you can manage your time it’s not too bad.
Classes are once a week and twice a month on weekends. They are at night during the weekdays and on the weekends it can vary.
The classes are fun depending on the Professor. It’s fun to be learning about Fashion, but some professors definitely make it more fun and interesting!! 😊 also best of luck with your application!!! 🤞🤞🤞🤞
May I ask what did you major in undergrad? I’m currently studying a totally different thing from fashion in undergrad so wonder if undergrad major matters a lot in mps application!
Hi Liah, I studied International Business and I was working in a different industry before I applied to Parsons. This program is open to students from different backgrounds. Some past students were in the medical field, law, and other backgrounds. So I don't think your undergrad degree matters as much as long as you have a passion for fashion and are able to apply that to the program.
Hi! i’m planning on applying for bba in design and management at Parsons, and can you explain the parsons challenge process?
Hello,
I’m not quite sure what the challenge is. But for my major the most challenging part of the application was the essay!!
Best of luck!! Wishing you the best! 💕
The application process started with first an online application. Within that portal you are able to upload all of your required requirements for the program.
My program did not host interviews but some may.
Also, I tried to attend as many information sessions as possible to stay up to date !
Can you show us the portfolio you made for the application?
Hey Sharmilly! I chose not to submit a portfolio as I felt like it wouldn’t be beneficial to me and was optional for my program. So unfortunately I do not have a portfolio. Sorry 😖
@@SimplyShellaby oh, that's sad!, it's okay😊. Do you have any idea about MFA design as I couldn't understand the portfolio process. For it should we show only the garments or sketches and garments?
Thank you the information. What is the tution fee and do the take fall application for the course.
No problem!! I think they only take for fall if I am not mistaken.
Tuition when I went was over 50K USD if you go to their website they would have the most recent costs of tuition
Hi! Thanks so much for the video! Do you think your Fashion Industries Essentials certificate from Parsons made a difference to your application?
Thanks so much for watching! I feel like in a way it helped my application because I had no prior fashion education. Of course I can’t say for sure since admissions doesn’t tell me why I got admitted but I think it helped me out!
But I think it just depends what background you have and if your other application materials are strong enough.
Hi Shellaby! Thanks for the video, helped a lot. I was wondering what employment situation is like after doing this course from Parsons
Glad it was helpful! If you live in New York and are a US citizen I think it will be super easy to get a job. When I was still living in New York fashion companies were always reaching out. Now I live in Toronto and it’s very hard to find a job in fashion here even though I went to Parsons. :(
@@SimplyShellaby thank you for replying, I’m not an us citizen but I plan to live there, so would it help?
A lot of my friends who were international students did struggle to find a job, some of them did and some did not. I think if you get an internship during the year you will have a lot better chance!! Since there is a lot of competition for international students to get jobs.
@@SimplyShellaby thank you, this helps a ton!
Hi Shellaby! I’m looking to apply for intake in 2024 (a bit in the future) and I was wondering if industry experience is required? A lot of schools require a few years of industry experience but I’ll have just graduated from undergrad in London and want to go straight into more education. I’ll have a couple weeks/months of industry experience, but that’s it- will I have a chance of being admitted? I’ll also be 20, and I don’t know if that’s a problem!
Hello!! Thanks for watching.
I think as long as you have a bachelors degree it shouldn’t be an issue. Lots of my classmates were straight from undergrad with no industry experience! So I think you definitely have a good chance! 🥰
@@SimplyShellaby Thank you for the reply! I’m an American studying in London and I’m really trying to plan out my future. Fashion Management at Parsons looks like the perfect program!
Yes! It was a good program. It’s still newer compared to other fashion masters programs. So hopefully just gets better year after year 😊 you got this!! 💖
Hy there I was also planning things out did you applied yet?
Hey shellaby what are the college essays which is needed for parsons. ?
Hi there! It all depends on which program you are applying for. But for the program I applied for it was a statement of purpose. I wrote about my past experience, where my love for fashion began, and why I wanted to get into the program ! Hope that helps a little ❤️
Thank you for this! It was really helpful !
You’re welcome!!! Happy I could help 💕
Hi! Do you know by chance if you need a 4 year bachelors or if a 3 year one works too?
Hey! I read this “Prior Degree Completion
Graduate degree applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited American college or university or the equivalent degree from a foreign college or university. Applicants in the process of completing the bachelor's degree may apply for admission. Admission to the program requires completion of the bachelor's degree.”
However, I’d reach out to the admissions and see what they say! Since it could be case by case.
Info was found here:
www.newschool.edu/parsons/how-to-apply-graduate/?gclid=CjwKCAjwsJ6TBhAIEiwAfl4TWBfRj0n4ow6v5KjFQkZm0wnBhqE4_omUbluKYrAYDHXZRYU3zTM_DBoCm28QAvD_BwE
Hi Shellaby!
Thank you for this video. Is there a GPA criteria you need to meet before applying?
Hi Nadine,
Thanks for watching. I think there may have been but I don’t remember the exact requirement. You can look at the admissions page/requirements to verify. Sorry I don’t have the exact answer! Best of luck 🥰💖
www.newschool.edu/parsons/how-to-apply-graduate/
Hi, I was wondering do you have to go to a college before you go to Parsons School???
Hey Karina! It depends on which program, for undergrad you don’t need a prior degree. But for any of the masters level programs I believe you need a bachelors degree ! Hope this helps 😊😊😊😊
@@SimplyShellaby Thank you! 😊
Hello thanks for helpful information!! I have a question tho, I'm still a university student majoring in Business and Fashion and planning to start semester next fall semester(IF I get accepted) . Is work experience compulsory or.. beneficial? I have internship experience in fashion company for about a year, and have done several personal projects. Quite nervous if most people with over,, 3 years of field experience would apply :(
Hey!! ❤️ thanks for watching! So a lot of my friends in the program and I’d say probably about 1/3 of the students are just fresh out of undergrad. Some have internship experience but some with none at all. So I don’t thinks it’s mandatory to have work experience. Good luck with your application!! 🙏🙏🙏
Happy to help with any other questions ❤️
@@SimplyShellaby awwee thank you soo much again it does mean a lot to me !!!! :) Merry Christmas and happy holidays !
@@dearlaura1999 anytime!! :) Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to you as well!! ❤
@@SimplyShellaby Hi Shellaby! Applied this Jan, I'm waiting for the results ! Your vid really helped me :) Can I ask when the class begins? Is it September?
@@dearlaura1999 hi!!! Yayyy best of luck!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 hope you hear good news!
The program starts at the end of August!!! 💕
Hi Shellably! I was wondering about can I apply Parsons after graduate from high school or I need to go to a university before I apply Parsons???
Hi Emily! For this specific program you need a university degree. However, Parsons has many options for undergraduate and even different degree types for people who just finished high school. 🤗
www.newschool.edu/parsons/undergraduate/
@@SimplyShellaby Thank you!!! It helps a lot😊
Happy to help 💕🫶
Hi Shellaby! Thank you so much for your video! May I ask, what are the GPA requirements for the masters programs at Parsons? I want to apply for the MA Fashion Studies program. Thank you!
Hi Isha, thank you so much for watching!! I’m sorry I’m not familiar on the GPA requirements but you can try looking on your intended programs requirements page and/or try reaching out to admissions they should definitely be able to answer that! I wouldn’t focus so much on prior GPA unless admissions tells you. Since it’s a fashion degree I think they’d be more critical on your portfolio, essay, resume! But that’s just my opinion!! Best of luck 🥰
www.newschool.edu/parsons/how-to-apply-graduate/
@@SimplyShellaby Thank you so much for your reply! I did look at the requirements for the course and it just says that a bachelor’s degree is necessary. There is no such set GPA requirement mentioned. Thank you so much for this video! I have been a little anxious but your video really helped
@@ishagoswami4020 I'm so glad to help!! Best of Luck!! You got this!! :)
@@SimplyShellaby you’re the sweetest! thank you
HI! I really needed this video, blessings. Is there any other way I can reach out to you? social media or mail or anything. I could really really use some of your time.
Hi , I’m glad you found this helpful! If you have any questions about the program feel free to dm on IG! All of my socials are in the description box ❤️ same username as CZcams!!
Thank you for this great informative video 🤍 I am considering applying to this exact online masters program. Is the online tuition insanely expensive as I have heard people say? And also do you believe you will get a good return on investment as far as salaries from job prospects?
Thank you 🤍
Hi Aliya! Thanks so much for watching.
I think the online tuition is the same as in person? Don’t quote me on that, but if it is. Then yes it is pretty expensive for just a 1 year program.
I think it depends what job you want. I want in my job search process now. I think overall fashion doesn’t pay as much as other industries. But hopefully the degree helps and I can get a good return on investment!