Join us for an info session covering the application process and learn more about the Otis College community! Not sure how to get started on your personal statement? What do you need in your portfolio? We'll cover the most frequently asked questions we receive from students and will end with a Q&A where you can ask any questions of your own!
Marie Claire Macadar is an Admissions Counselor at Otis College of Art and Design. Marie Claire earned her BFA in Fibers from the Maryland Institute College of Art, and has had the pleasure of working at Otis College for the past two years. She loves being part of such a creative community within the incredible city of Los Angeles, where she is a practicing artist, teacher, and puppeteer.
Felix Wang (they/she) is an Admissions Counselor at Otis College of Art and Design. They are an Otis alum, transferring in from community college and earning a BFA in Fine Arts, emphasis in Painting in 2020. They enjoy painting, tending to their succulents and finding the best ramen spot in LA.
Undergrad College: Georgetown University '21
Major: History; Minors in French and Russian
Work Experience: The college applications process is all about responding to one question: who are you? I am passionate about helping students craft a creative answer. I have been helping students gain admission to the T25 schools of their dreams since 2018, when I first started working for CollegeVine as an Applications Consultant, and later, blog writer. Soon after graduating from Georgetown, I started my own company to make college advising my career. I currently mentor students through one-on-one consulting sessions and essay editing.
My Admissions Story: My admissions journey began with a desire to dive into the humanities and have an adventure of self-discovery. I applied to East Coast liberal arts schools that value creativity and specialize in teaching languages, history, and international affairs. One thin deferral letter came in the fall, a thicker envelope came in the spring, and with that, I was accepted to my dream school — Georgetown University!