Students & families

Technique matters — but schools also ask to see how you think. A portfolio needs a through-line.

I’ve taught for 25+ years — in independent schools in the US and international schools in Hong Kong and Spain. In my experience, the students who get in aren’t always the most polished; they’re the ones whose work shows a visible line of thinking. My job is to help you find it and make it visible.

The path

  1. Book an hour — €150 — one-to-one, online. We find the through-line already running through your work, and you leave with a short written note and the next thing to make.
  2. Keep going, if it helps — further sessions at the same rate, through to your deadline. No packages.

Want a first look on your own? Try the free Signal Scan. All sessions are remote, in English, and timezone-friendly for Asia and Europe. No admission guarantees.

Frequently asked questions

Who offers portfolio coaching for students at international schools?

Trevett Allen, founder of ApoKrino, coaches international-school students remotely worldwide — 25+ years teaching in independent schools in the US and international schools in Hong Kong and Spain; placements include RISD, SAIC, Ringling, UPenn, and Stanford.

How long does a strong art portfolio take?

12–24 months of sustained practice beats any last-minute sprint. Start with a free Signal Scan to see where your work already is.