@Portola I would say that @Lemon2Lemonade is pretty spot on from the research i've done. I applied to 5 low-res mfa programs. I'm a high school art teacher, 10 years out of undergrad, and I've maintained a regular studio practice, so the low-res format works best for me at this point, especially because I'll be able to maintain my full time teaching position and travel to the campus during my summer breaks. I applied to Bard, SAIC, SFAI, PAFA, and Northern Vermont University @ Vermont Studio Center. The biggest drawback that I'm realizing for most programs (aside from Bard) is that you are working with a limited summer faculty. Of course there are other pros/cons of both formats, but the low res is ideal for people in my position and just as rigorous. So far I've been accepted to PAFA (50% scholarship), interviewed at SFAI, and got a rejection from SAIC. Still waiting on Bard and NVU.