Getting into the world’s top art and design schools isn’t just about talent.

It’s about strategy, clarity, and a portfolio that tells your story.

Too many students with real potential are rejected because their portfolios are generic, rushed, or unclear. At Dan Studios, mentorship gives students the structure, accountability, and expert guidance they need to transform their creativity into offers from schools like Cambridge, RISD, Parsons, and UAL.

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Packages.

2 Hour
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Kick Start

A single deep-dive session designed to set direction.

- 2-hour personal consultation with Dan
- Bespoke portfolio strategy and roadmap document

Ideal for: students who need a boost, encouragement, advice, and guidance at any stage of their portfolio process

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1 Month
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Focused

Short-term intensive guidance to refine and strengthen a portfolio.

- Kickstart session included
- 2x 1-hour follow-up sessions
- Email support between sessions

Ideal for: students working towards a specific deadline or project, or those who need targeted support to elevate their portfolio quickly.

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6 Month
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Growth

Structured growth and accountability across the portfolio journey.

- Kickstart session included
- 12x 1-hour mentorship sessions (2 per month)
- Ongoing priority feedback and email guidance
- Access to Dan Studios’ full online course

Ideal for: students who want steady, long-term support to grow conceptually and technically, while staying accountable and confident throughout the process.

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12 Month
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Elite

Short-term intensive guidance to refine and strengthen a portfolio.

- Kickstart session included
- 24x 1-hour mentorship sessions (2 per month)
- Unlimited priority email support
- Access to Dan Studios’ full online course
- 2x mock interview preparation sessions

Ideal for: students committed to reaching the highest level of preparation — from first explorations to final submission — with close guidance every step of the way.

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Our Mentor Program Structure.

Mentorship at Dan Studios is more than tuition. It’s a personalised pathway that balances technical skill with conceptual depth, building portfolios that are both authentic and competitive. Students gain the confidence to create, reflect, curate, and present their work in ways that resonate with top admissions teams.

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“Sunday Cloths” - Mark W. - Accepted to RISD, Parsons & UAL

Frequently Asked Questions

  •  Mentorship at Dan Studios goes beyond technical tuition. It is a structured, personalised journey that helps students define their artistic voice, develop meaningful projects, document process and reflection, and prepare for interviews. Unlike general tutoring, mentorship combines creative development with strategic admissions expertise, giving students a clear competitive advantage.

  • Mentorship is designed for high school students (Grades 10–12, IB, A-Levels, or equivalent) preparing art, design, or architecture portfolios for university applications. It is particularly valuable for international school students in Asia and globally who want structured guidance, accountability, and insight into what leading schools such as RISD, Parsons, UAL, and Cambridge are looking for.

  • Mentorship sessions are delivered online via video call, making them accessible anywhere in the world. Students work one-to-one with Dan, receiving personalised support, ongoing feedback, and access to digital resources. Whether based in Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, or further abroad, students can access the same expert guidance as if they were in the studio.

  •  Dan Studios students have consistently secured offers from leading global art and design schools including RISD, Parsons, UAL, CalArts, and Cambridge Architecture. Mentorship helps students build portfolios that are authentic, conceptually strong, and professionally presented — outcomes that give them a significant edge in competitive admissions.

  •  The ideal time to begin portfolio preparation is 12–18 months before application deadlines. This allows time for experimentation, reflection, and sustained project development. However, mentorship can add value at any stage — from early exploration to final curation and interview preparation. Even a single Kickstart session can provide clarity, encouragement, and a personalised roadmap.

  • Yes. A portfolio is often the single most important factor in admission to top art and design schools. Parents regularly invest in extracurriculars and test prep, but without a strong portfolio, talented students risk rejection. Dan Studios mentorship ensures portfolios are not just technically strong, but conceptually rich, strategically aligned with admissions expectations, and professionally curated. With a proven record of guiding students to schools like RISD, Parsons, UAL, and Cambridge, mentorship is an investment in both university admission and a student’s long-term creative future.

  • Mentor Program students have been accepted to RISD, Parsons, Cambridge, UAL, Pratt, CalArts, and other top schools globally.

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