@JBFlying - indeed it is a critical difference! my daughter is anti-“foundations year”, she feels focused and ready to run, which is what makes SVA her favorite program. for her, the struggle is whether or not she’s giving up too much on the social side at SVA, where they seem to lack a cohesive community - or perhaps it’s just less apparent given the non-traditional ‘campus’?? in her mind >> give up my dream program for a tighter-knit community - or - give up a tight-knit community for my dream program? i’m eager to hear @moonpie 's perspective and hoping there’s more than meets the eye (socially) at SVA!!