Hello, I am currently completing my second year at UBC, but my dream is to go to Dalhousie for their BEDS program. I have applied this year, but while I don't actually know if I got in, I don't have much confidence that I did since I kind of applied a little bit last minute. I am more concerned about my portfolio because while I believe I have a descent artistic ability, I put pieces in it that represent what I can do best instead of showing a great variety. For example, many of my sketches and paintings were of faces which I realize was probably not the best idea. However, I am still very passionate about going there and I was wondering if people that got accepted into Dalhousie or other schools with similar programs, what, as a person who doesn't know how to make a portfolio, should put into it. I would like specifics like what you think the content should be, how many different styles should I attempt? How many still lifes? What makes a portfolio stand out?

I am intending on re-applying next year, and would love to know how to better my portfolio, thank you for your tips!