how i got into FIT | portfolio + q&a

[@andresinsley921]

I'm in gr 10 and I get stressed and excited watching this! lmao

[@muskanranjan4564]

same i just and I am a CBSE student too

[@celinamarie]

i’m applying in the fall to hopefully be class of 2025 in comm design and this is so helpful!!!! thank you!!!

[@mom3782]

Did u apply yet ? Or get in ?

[@khevanakhatri356]

omg i am also tryna get in the class of 2025!!

[@perrinelv3755]

I have a friend that is soo into fashion and i keep sending her links to your tiktoks and channel because these are awesome! Hope u’ll go far in this because you deserve it all

[@emilahrssen]

so sweet thank u🥺🤍🤍

[@HannahTran1]

This makes me so doubtful I can’t draw close to that 😂and I’ve always wandered how ppl come up with idea tht are not accidentally a copy or look a like from anything? I feel creative and was thinking of switching to design inside of merchandising but now I think I’ll float back to merchandising 😅

[@NickGurh227]

Hannah Tran same here.😂 like I really want to attend fashion school .But I can’t draw that well.

[@celinamarie]

Tesharra Alexus theres so many options as to ways to go into fashion besides just designing! there’s media, merchandising, management, advertising, exhibition stuff, publications/journalism, etc. so if drawing isn’t your thing and you really wanna pursue it, then look into it! :)

[@HannahTran1]

Tesharra Alexus aha to the business side we go😂but don’t worry we’ll find out what’s meant for us💜

[@dannyedwards6077]

i literally love your content, you are so helpful. thank you

[@emilahrssen]

🥺🤍🤍🤍

[@rawana6089]

What if you have no prior knowledge to sewing? Does everyone at the school already know how to make clothes before getting in?

[@emilahrssen]

you have to know the basics as its part of your portfolio submission

[@ritaja.01]

watch Joe Ando's video on this! he applied and got in with no prior experience

[@oliverreinard93]

i am really into fashion design, but i’m more focused on the sewing aspect of it and directly making clothes, not designing them. is that still fine if i want to peruse fashion design as my major

[@colleenduffy1679]

me too!

[@emilahrssen]

100%!!!

[@algilli]

This was exactly what I needed to feel motivated again

[@CP-dp3pg]

This is very informative on all the requirements! I graduated high school in 2020, took an education hiatus for a lil bit, and now I’m ready to get back and rollin.. F.I.T has been a no - brainer from me bc i love fashion + art and the combo is just a yes from me. I took a technical class in my senior year focused in fashion design so I have an entire portfolio put together already, I just am struggling with the best way to apply without being in a structured classroom with guidance… if any one has any tips / the best people to contact I’d love to hear about them!! 😊

[@maggidiy]

Shoutout to your dad though, for supporting your ambition.

[@emilahrssen]

fr fr im so fortunate to have him!!!

[@saidah5365]

when did you start learning to sew? also you’re such an inspiration

[@alexandraseinvada7248]

KZbin is a really easy way to learn, or there are even tiktok they are helpful :) seeing machines are also pretty cheap (a lot under 100) or somewhere like ebay/craigslist for cheaper

[@vivieneva2824]

It’s super helpful! Thank you for sharing your portfolio 🌠

[@hayleycornell8497]

You see my predicament is basically the exact opposite of yours, I can sew really well but I am not good at drawing so that makes me nervous

[@perkrenee]

crying in the club. your living my dream

[@ccamilacedeno]

my choices are either FIT or Parsons but Parsons is SO expensive

[@keylieramos5343]

lmao you’re right

[@mayaamiel138]

what do you plan on doing career wise after college? this vid was so helpful thank you so much

[@deborahcohensaban696]

I love ur vids sm

[@emilahrssen]

thank u 🥺🤍

[@poojithakambalapally5348]

Am planing for MFA in Fashion design. Can you please help me out with portfolio process for MFA. It would help me a lot. Thanksss

[@gschaub8309]

love this video! few questions: do you need an AP portfolio?/Does it help? Could i still get in if I can't afford to go get a portfolio review/take a class on them? It seems like a very expensive application process:/

[@emilahrssen]

G Schaub oh absolutely you dont need to go to the portfolio review at all!!! its just i only wanted to apply to FIT so we really did the most in terms of making sure id be accepted. you dont even need an AP portfolio, it’d look good, but it’s not necessary! all they look for is talent!!

[@kaylastephenson4395]

Are all the city images from your mood board from Vienna or are they images from anywhere in the world that fit your style?

[@emilahrssen]

vienna!

[@sagarydgren7848]

Love the little butterfly necklace ur wearing were is it from? Love ur tiktok and yt💖💖

[@silverz3847]

Hey! Love all your videos! Can you help me select the right colours to fill in the final designs please?

[@palakchauhan616]

Is mfa fashion designing portfolio is same as undergraduate portfolio requirements

[@allydoc]

I really want to get into fashion design, what drawing supplies/ brands would you recommend?

[@gabbybliss5602]

Hi where did you buy your portfolio and is the mood board drawings it cut and paste

[@bintousaho7641]

Hi what season did you choose for your collection?

[@alexandrasanmartin9615]

omg!! so pretty

[@ayakarimi5757]

There’s no grants ?

[@lesliebravo6208]

there are, i recieved so many this year

[@isay7152]

How did you learn to draw like that for your drawing of your fits because I have 3 years till I apply to college but I want to study fashion

[@przemekb2298]

hmm, my GPS is low, there is a chance to convince them that I am fit for studies? would like to go to fashion design or jewelry design

[@ccamilacedeno]

WAIT omg im from venezuela too! i assumed you knew spanish from the way you pronounced a certain word while describing your portfolio i moved from venezuela to texas

[@izzymae2846]

how was the transfer between AAS and the Bachelors degree? What is reapplying like?

[@catalinagalvan9140]

whats the difference from technical and non-technical? (english is not my firts language)

[@GABRIELA-tn6jh]

i LOVE your sweater, can you tell me where did you get it? also this video is VERY helpful♥ love your content xx

[@GABRIELA-tn6jh]

okay, nvm i just find the sweater lol (im sorry for my english, but im not from england or usa)

[@lunamartinez8488]

did you go to FIT right after you finished high school or do you have to take another class before at another college? also after you graduate FIT do u have to go to a university?

[@emilahrssen]

straight from highschool, no requirements needed

[@emilahrssen]

also, FIT is a normal college like any other so once ur done, ur done (unless u wanna go to graduate school)

[@hi-xp9re]

is FIT a good school for people who want to be costume designers for film?

[@evaoliver]

Loved the video! Also i live in london but want to go to fit - do you have any more info about international students? Is it a lot more expensive? Thank you 🤍

[@Sophia-ho6wn]

before move in week, can you contact with your roommates?

[@manalhuxley4809]

Can you make a video on how to sign up for SUNY

[@lunamartinez8488]

what year did you to apply when you were in highschool?

[@heirina]

Did you take the SAT exam?

[@aakriti5118]

Is there any book for preparing fit entrance exam??

[@emilahrssen]

they only have simple placement tests, basic math & english. its nothing crazy! im sure a generic one would help if you really needed. you also take them once you’ve already been accepted so dont stress too much

[@Iden_Elihio_1999]

18:49 I get it ... I am currently a Parsons Design and Technology student and yes for our first year it is required to take these art courses that may or may not be related to what you want .... I am currently trying to transfer to other schools hehe ......

[@Abi31989]

do you mean february of junior year? and you turned it in, in october of junior year right?

[@emilahrssen]

senior year

[@miranda4455669922]

Where is your portfolio binder from?

[@emilahrssen]

michaels!

[@miranda4455669922]

emi lahrssen Thanks! What’s the name of it/ size?

[@camiiila258]

I wanna watch this with my mom cause she’s excited as I am but she only speaks Spanish :(

[@HANA-nu7hh]

Is there scholarship in FIT?

[@vanessalemoine9943]

Do you need to take general education at FIT?

[@emilahrssen]

yess

[@bobbiestevenson6750]

What was ur GPA in highschool?

[@emilahrssen]

4.0 weighted but grades dont really matter much at FIT in my opinion (for fashion design). strong portfolio > strong gpa

[@ishikasehgal4819]

Your videos are amazing, needed to ask you that if I want to do fashion business management in fit. What is it like? And what kind of portfolio do they require for this course?

[@emilahrssen]

i have friends in the course that love it! i hear its a lot of math tho 🤢 lol but you dont need a portfolio for anything thats not art related!

[@crybbcarlz]

what kind of class did you take before? as in what where they called?

[@emilahrssen]

marist college portfolio development courses

[@crybbcarlz]

emi lahrssen thank you!! also luv your vids! 🥺

[@emilahrssen]

thank uuu🤍🤍🤍