colormaker

Congrats!! I love Ann Hamilton.

Your work is very impressive. You should definitely be hearing some good news soon!

I agree with this. I've just received an email from my professor, implying me not to take it. He suggests me the strategies for building portfolio my own way(such as setting up studio..) . Sorry, I am talking about my situation here too much. SAIC offered me "prior degree program" , not the recommendation to apply for their post-bacc(I don't think they are same). Anyway, I was rather positive on this option until my professor's email since I don't have much options for MFA this time. I only applied three schools to save the application fees; I know I wasn't ready this time(I even included my first oil painting to fill the minimum images they require). I am still not totally decided yet whether I take this offer or not. But if I do,it will be only for a semester, which I think is enough time for me to develop better portfolio without risking my financial status. But I don't think you need to consider this option much since you have already a couple of interviews waiting for you.

Congrats! Seems like you have more options coming ahead. I applied only three schools so I don't really expect any good news this year. Good luck to you, anyway!

I've received a rejection letter from SAIC-painting and drawing as well last Saturday, offering me a prior degree program. It is my first year for MFA application too. Since I have not put any efforts into my portfolio, I was not surprised or anything. After talking to a person from SAIC a little bit, I have decided to take the offer; I am a Chicago resident already so I don't need to move for it. Most of all, I see myself taking advantages of the SAIC faculty and facilities for my future portfolio.