Hey everyone,
Just wanted to share my SAIC MFA interview experience – it's been my dream school for ages, so yeah, I was kinda nervous. The vibe wasn't exactly what I expected; it wasn't the kind of atmosphere where they throw compliments and react a lot to what you're saying. They started off asking why I wanted to attend SAIC and why it was my dream school. After that, the focus shifted entirely to my work, and they asked me a lots of questions about it. They even gave me a bit of critique, suggesting ways I could take my work forward, which was cool but also a bit unexpected? – they mentioned approaches I'd never really considered or tried before.
Overall, the interview felt less casual compared to other places I've interviewed with – a tad intimidating, maybe? They had some pretty sharp questions about my work, but I think I managed to answer them well! It was an interview that really reflected the intense and vibrant atmosphere of SAIC's painting program.