The apartment felt quiet enough you could hear everything, Alex's steady breathing from the couch, the refrigerator humming, and that distant, half-asleep city outside. Leo stared at his laptop, clicked open the email.
Dear Mr. Leo Michael,
Thank you for your application to the Meridian Arts Institute Scholarship Program in Graphic Design and Illustration.
We are pleased to inform you that your portfolio has been shortlisted for further consideration.
As the next step in our selection process, shortlisted candidates are required to complete an online assessment. This assessment consists of three components:
1. A written response to a design brief (provided upon commencement)
2. A timed illustration exercise
3. A short reflective essay on your creative practice
Your assessment window opens in fourteen days and must be completed within a six-hour block of your choosing.
Please confirm your participation by replying to this email within 72 hours.
