I had the same problem and still do, shes still around after almost 7 years
Lucky for me she graduated 2nd in her class and is currently working on her doctorate in PT
You may have taken the easy way out and went with art school, first feel lucky you have the talent to do so and 2nd know that you will need to work your a$$ off to put your self above the hoards of art students now days. I started with my Associates in Graphic Design and now working on my BS in Media Arts & Animation..... which is a ridiculous 180 credits
another word of wisdom, if you are going for strictly graphic design, learn as much web coding, php, html, css, java, etc. as you can....
And PQ, 14-16 was pretty rough on me as well to keep focused. I had too many hobbies and a girlfriend which ultimately took away from studying time. I did well in HS, took a few honors classes up until my junior year when I decided I was going for art, why would I need AP Chem and Calc? Take a look at what your son does after school, how much time does he devote to homework, how much to playing the guitar, how much time texting or on the phone w/ friends and girlfriend(s) <<<<--- note the plural
bc we all know the ol' man wrangled a winnner
Bonnie
