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Samantha

Is it necessary for me to attend a 4-year college and obtain a degree in order to become a fashion buyer?

Samantha

I want to become a buyer, but I'm confused in which direction I need to go to become a buyer. I now attend a community college and do plan to transfer. Is it necessary for me to attend a 4-year college and obtain a degree?

Trixie

How can I become a famous Fashion Designer? Go to a fashion college, I know, but what do I do after that?

Vanessa

I would like to work for a major beauty company such as Lancome or Clinique. How can I prepare for a career in cosmetics?

Heather

Hey, I really want to be a Buyer. What major do I need to do and how do most people get into the business?

Chelsie

I'm interested in being a Special Events Coordinator. What exactly do they do? Being only 16, how can I start preparing for it now?

Rachel

I'm really interested in being a Buyer for a department store such as Nordstrom when I get older. Is it hard to become successful in that industry, and how can I prepare?

Sarah

I have heard that majoring in Apparel Manufacturing Management is the way to have your own company. Tell me more about it, and what it pays.

Bianca

I was hoping to go to FIDM right after high school, but some people have told me that I have to go to a regular college first to take all the basics. Is this true?

Amber

What are the requirements to get into FIDM? Do I have to be a straight-A student?

Erica

My dream is to attend FIDM, but it's expensive and my family doesn't have a lot of money. Can I get a scholarship or financial aid?

Jessica

I am in high school right now and I just know FIDM is the college for me. My problem is that I don't know how to sew, design, or even draw. Will FIDM accept me?

Scholarship Hope

How can I start my career in fashion and receive a scholarship to FIDM?

Punkchik

What do fashion schools look for in a high school portfolio?

Trippin

Is it hard to get into a fashion college?