SAIC vs CCA MFA Graphic Design

Wheaty
Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:54:39 +0000

jchouston,

Hey, congrats! Two offers for MFA programs already with more to go!

Regarding SAIC vs. CCA: two good choices here. Some questions I’d ask… did either come with any funding? Do you feel like you connected with any of the professors at either school?

Regarding all of your pendings: that’s a really good list and I’d love to hear how they all come in, particularly Cranbrook and Yale. Yale because it’s Yale, and Cranbrook because I feel like it’s this really interesting wildcard type program. Not an ideal location for an artist but such an interesting school and I like the work from students and professors. Please update us when you hear.

Regarding rankings: the USNWR art rankings are based on art school profs and admins voting for who they think is best. USNWR just tabulates the popularity contest. As you say, that’s somewhat dicey from an analytical standpoint but still meaningful in a way. Hard to totally ignore when weighing your options.

IMO, you can’t make a wrong choice with any of these programs as they will all put you in a good position to achieve your stated goals. Nice work!

Best,
Wheaty