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Hi all, I've been lurking for a while, but I'm still stumped on programs that would be a good fit for my style of work. I'm planning on applying for Fall 2012. My]http://alizey.tumblr.com/ Here's my portfolio. Lately I've been concentrating on space art (I'm planning on branching out more into surrealism now, hiding figures and scenes in nebulas) and pointillism, but I still have a few good months to improve my portfolio, so any criticism would be much appreciated. So far I like the work coming out of the New York Academy, and I've heard good things about Yale but I'm not sure the cost is worth the brand name (although I have a professor who graduated from Yale and is encouraging me to apply there). I live in South Carolina. Are there any good fallback painting programs to fit my style in this state/region? Are there any good schools that would like my work? I'm most comfortable with East Coast schools, although I would be fine with going out West if the program was a good match for me. Also, do I need to take the GRE for MFA applications? Thanks so much!