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One thing my friends have told me is to consider the network/reputation of the school, as in the doors it will open. One of my friends now wishes she had gone for a bigger name for the support after graduation even if it meant more debt. She feels like she would have gotten a teaching job sooner.

Hello, thank you for sharing all the wonderful info. I'm just beginning to research schools for an MFA in sculpture, incorporating ceramics and welding. I'm beginning to lean toward a low res program. My first step is really figuring out the vision/vibe/focus of different programs. Generally schools have a focus of some sort, say mostly abstract or conceptual, some lean towards interactive or new media. My work is representational and focuses on gender issues, so obviously working with a conceptual or minimalist faculty would not be a good fit. Does anyone have any recommendations based on their experience/visits to schools? It's been exhausting trying to figure this out through websites. I especially appreciated one post that described the interview at Yale. It was eye opening.