School of the Art Institute of Chicago

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, IL, USA
Private
4 Year

Dana's Review

Review of School of the Art Institute of Chicago

from Evansville, IN

Do you feel you’re learning a lot?

This school has pushed me to work my butt off. I attended 2 years in a regular big campus university before transferring to SAIC, and I have never been so challenged or exhausted by my classes. It's beautiful, and exactly what I need as a growing artist.

Do you enjoy the experience at your school?

I've never loved school more than here. Yeah I've had a bad teacher or two, which made me loathe going to that class. But it doesn't mean the school sucks or I regret taking that class. I love my school.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

It's very expensive. If you don't have a scholarship of at least 10K you are probably paying way too much to come to this school. It's a fabulous school and you are getting an education you pay for if you want it. But a lot of kids are trust fund babies and will spend four years just messing around because they don't understand what a great resource this school is.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Get scholarships. Don't live in student housing if you can avoid it, it's nice but overly expensive. Finical aid is a pain in the a*s, they will try to withhold your money for months. Have fun, ask questions, and learn.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Creators, artists, lovers of art, critical thinkers