As college deadlines loom, teachers may wonder if there is a magic portfolio formula for their students to follow. After twenty years of thought on portfolio development and the opportunity to review over 10,000 individual portfolios, the author is convinced that there is no single formula for success. With hard work, careful planning, and attention to detail, motivated art students can produce a portfolio of work that will help them reach their goals of personal development, college entrance and scholarships, advanced placement studio art, or art awards. In this article, the author provides several tips for portfolio development.