Why pursue a degree in game and interactive media design?
In a world driven by interactive experiences, an undergraduate degree in game & interactive media design opens doors to exciting careers in video game design, virtual reality, animation, and more. This field combines creativity, storytelling, and technical expertise to create immersive experiences that captivate audiences worldwide.
With Prepory’s admissions consulting services, you’ll receive expert guidance on building a standout application for the top game and interactive media design programs.
How Prepory supports game design applicants
Work one-on-one with a Prepory coach to create a tailored admissions plan for game and interactive media design programs. From building your portfolio to refining essays, your strategy will highlight what makes you a strong candidate for a game design degree.
Receive a full evaluation of your academic background, creative projects, and extracurricular activities. Whether you’ve coded as a video game designer for indie games, designed animations, or taken advanced art and computer science courses, we’ll show you how to position these experiences to stand out to top game design schools.
Identify the best-fit game and interactive media design undergraduate programs based on your goals. Your coach will help you explore the best undergraduate game and interactive media design schools like the University of Southern California (USC), New York University (NYU), and the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).
While some programs are test-optional, strong SAT or ACT scores can still strengthen your game design application. Your coach will help you develop a prep strategy to maximize performance, particularly in math and problem-solving sections that highlight your technical skills.
Craft essays that tell your story as a creative problem-solver. Whether you want to design narrative-driven games or cutting-edge VR, our Writing Specialists will help you convey your vision in a way that resonates with game and interactive media design admissions teams.
Highlight relevant achievements such as coding projects, internships in digital media, or participation in game design competitions. Your resume will showcase both artistic and technical skills valued by game design degree programs.
Your portfolio is essential for acceptance into competitive programs. We’ll guide you in presenting your best work, from playable prototypes to animation reels, so admissions committees can see your potential as a future game designer.
Get help identifying recommenders who can speak to your creativity, collaboration, and technical strengths. Strong letters add weight to your application for competitive game design programs.
Personal statement support for game and interactive media design
Your personal statement is one of the most important parts of your game design application. It’s your opportunity to showcase your creativity, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving mindset, while sharing your motivation for pursuing a bachelor’s in game design.
Our undergraduate game design admissions counseling program offers expert guidance on crafting a compelling personal statement, with feedback from a team of experienced Writing Specialists to help you refine your ideas, structure your narrative, and communicate your strengths effectively.
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Frequently asked questions for game design applicants
Game designers plan, design, and create the core experiences behind video games and interactive media. They work on mechanics, storytelling, level design, and user engagement, blending technical and artistic skills to bring ideas to life.
Top game design degree programs can be highly selective and often require strong portfolios and academic records. Admissions committees look for originality, technical ability, and a clear passion for game and interactive media design.
Earning a game design degree can lead to careers as a game designer, level designer, interactive media artist, or producer in the gaming industry. Many graduates also become UX designers, VR/AR developers, or animators. Top admissions committees want to see applicants with the creativity and technical skills needed to succeed as future game designers.
Video game designers earn competitive salaries that vary based on experience, company, and specialization. With a game design degree, graduates can find opportunities in game studios, tech companies, and interactive media firms.
Students can submit any essay for comprehensive feedback from our team of essay review experts. Our Writing Team will review their materials and provide grammatical, structural, organizational, and content feedback within three (3) business days. The written materials can be submitted as many times as needed.
Through one-on-one advising sessions, students meet with their coach to receive individualized counseling following their personalized syllabus and program milestones. Students work together with their coach to brainstorm, curate, and form their application collateral. These one-on-one advising sessions occur through Zoom video conferences and are 60 minutes long.
Meet with one of our college admissions experts
Ready to secure your spot in a top game and interactive media design program?
Our college admissions consultants are here to help you craft a standout game design application and get admitted to the best game and interactive media design schools.
Once you book your initial consultation, here’s what you can look forward to:
Profile assessment:
Assess your student’s academic profile and higher education goals with an expert from our enrollment team.
Program overview:
Our team will provide you with detailed information about our program and how it works.
Tips and resources:
Our experts will share tips and resources on how to navigate the U.S. college admissions process.
Get answers:
We’ll address your application worries and answer questions about how we can make a difference.
Please note that a parent or guardian must be on the consultation for high school students.
Please note that a parent or guardian must be on the consultation for high school students.
